Arsenal maintained their Premier League title charge as goals by Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard secured a masterful 3-0 victory at Brighton and Hove Albion that sent them back to the top of the table on Saturday.

Manchester City’s earlier victory had dropped Arsenal into third place, but they responded in emphatic fashion to clear what had looked like a tricky obstacle in style.

Arsenal’s 10th win in their last 11 league games put them on 71 points from 31 games. Liverpool, who drew away at Manchester United on Sunday, are on 71,and champions Manchester City on 70. Arsenal’s goal difference is also significantly better than that of their two title rivals.