Arsenal began life without Bukayo Saka by beating Ipswich 1-0 to move into second place in the Premier League and cut Liverpool's lead to six points on Friday.Brighton missed the chance to move within one point of the top five as their poor run continued in a 0-0 draw at home to Brentford.

Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz scoring the decisive goal in the 23rd minute, assisted by Leandro Trossard’s precise cross from the left flank. The Friday night win propels Arsenal to second place in the Premier League standings, now holding 36 points from 18 matches.

Chelsea are second in the Premier League after 16 games, two behind leaders Liverpool. Arsenal icon Thierry Henry is not convinced about the Blues title chances.

LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Arsenal moved up to second in the Premier League on Friday after a 1-0 win at home to struggling Ipswich Town. Kai Havertz’s 23rd-minute tap-in after Leandro Trossard’s cross was enough to decide a game that Arsenal dominated from start to finish,

Gabriel Jesus scores twice; Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, Declan Rice other scorers for Arsenal - Anadolu Ajansı

Arsenal began life without Bukayo Saka by beating Ipswich 1-0 to move into second place in the Premier League and cut Liverpool's lead to six points on Friday. Kai Havertz scored the only goal as Arsenal failed to turn their dominance into a more convincing scoreline.

Following a 3-1 win over Leicester City, Liverpool fans can begin to dream that Arne Slot's side are firmly in the driver's seat to win the Premier League title.

German star Kai Havertz scores 1st-half winner at London's Emirates Stadium; Arsenal 6 points behind Liverpool - Anadolu Ajansı

Latest Arsenal news following the win over Ipswich with some challenging fixtures awaiting the Gunners, Liverpool and Chelsea