Hearing the fans cheer, Arsenal's hero immediately knew Man City had slipped up.

While Arsenal strained to protect their fragile lead at the Amex, the sudden roar from the away end signaled a stumble by Man City, creating a major turning point in the title race.

Arsenal left the Amex with all three points after a 1-0 win over Brighton, as the Premier League title race enters its decisive phase. The match's focus was once again Bukayo Saka, who scored the only goal and later showed an emotional reaction upon learning their direct rival had dropped points.

The goal came very early, as Saka capitalized on a pass from Jurrien Timber to fire a decisive left-footed strike. A deflection off a defender left the Brighton goalkeeper helpless. That moment not only decided the match but also marked a major shift, as at the same time, Manchester City was held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at the Etihad.

After the match, Saka couldn't hide his excitement upon learning their direct rival had slipped up. Speaking to TNT Sports, the Arsenal forward said: “This is a massive, massive win for us. We didn't know the other score, but hearing the fans suddenly celebrate made me think something good must have happened elsewhere. However, we stayed focused, got the win, and are very pleased.”

The reality on the pitch showed it was not an easy victory. Brighton controlled the midfield and applied constant pressure in the second half. Goalkeeper David Raya had to atone for an error with an excellent save in the 58th minute following a dangerous shot from Georginio Rutter. Manager Mikel Arteta also brought on Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard to solidify the game.

Arsenal's pragmatism was evident in how they endured the pressure. The defense, marshaled by Gabriel Magalhaes, maintained a compact shape and neutralized the bursts of speed from Yankuba Minteh. Despite the absence of William Saliba, the league leaders showed their resilience in protecting the result until the final whistle.

This result helps Arsenal extend their lead over Manchester City to 7 points. With the season entering its most tense final rounds, a lead of more than two wins provides a huge psychological advantage. More than just three points, the win at the Amex is a statement that Arteta's side is truly ready to grasp the title they have long coveted.