Roberto De Zerbi hails Arsenal after a dominant performance to beat Brighton at the Emirates.
Brighton’s boss, Roberto De Zerbi, believes Arsenal are the best team in the Premier League this season, after Mikel Arteta’s side were utterly superior in their Premier League clash earlier in the day.
The Gunners defeated the Seagulls 2-0 at the Emirates to reclaim first place in the Premier League.
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After a dominant but unlucky first half, the hosts stepped up their game and scored in the 53rd minute on a Gabriel Jesus strike. In the 87th minute, German international Kai Havertz finished coolly past Bart Verbruggen to give the scoreline a more certain air.
What De Zerbi said
"Arsenal played much better than us,” the Italian manager said in the post match conference.
“They deserved to win the game. We suffered a lot. I think Arsenal are one of the best; maybe this season the best team in the Premier League. We are not used to suffering in this way. We are used to controlling the game.
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