Arsenal move to second in Premier league, Brighton draw
Arsenal's Kai Havertz (c) scored in the Gunners' 1-0 win over relegation-haunted Ipswich Town. Photo: AP PHOTO
Arsenal have moved up to second place in the Premier League with a 1-0 home win against Ipswich.
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Mikel Arteta's men are now six points behind leaders Liverpool, who enjoy a game in hand.
Second-from-bottom Ipswich had won two of their last three away matches but were up against it from the start at the Emirates.
The visitors did not have one touch in the Gunners' box during the first 45 minutes and, although Ipswich showed signs of life after the break, it was Arsenal who continued to dominate the game, marshalled by Declan Rice in midfield.
Kai Havertz got the only goal midway through the first half when he knocked in a cross from Leandro Trossard.
Havertz, Rice, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus all had chances but none of them could add to Arsenal's tally.
Arsenal are a point above third-place Chelsea and two points clear of season surprise team Nottingham Forest in fourth.
Earlier, Brighton had most of the chances but could not find the net in a 0-0 draw with Brentford that extended the south coast club's winless run in the Premier League to six games.
Brentford's Nathan Collins (l) and Brighton's Georginio Rutter challenge for the ball in their draw. (AP PHOTO)
It was a frustrating night for the home side and especially Julio Enciso. The Paraguay striker had a host of opportunities to score but couldn't make them count.
Along with Southampton, Brentford have the worst away record in the league with seven losses and two draws and it was easy to see why in this toothless performance.
Brentford had an early goal from Yoane Wissa ruled out for offside and, although they came a bit more into the game in the second half, they failed to pressure Icelandic goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson, who made his Premier League debut eight minutes before half-time when Mark Flekken went off with a thigh injury.
One bright spot for the home side was the return of winger Solly March. He came on as a late substitute to make his first appearance for Brighton since injuring a knee against Manchester City 14 months ago.
The result leaves Brighton in 10th place with 26 points, one spot and two points ahead of the Bees.
Australian Associated Press
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