Arsenal coasted to a 2-0 victory against Brighton in a display so dominant, the win could have been far more comprehensive.

After a rare Nacho Monreal goal had given the Gunners an early lead, it was Arsenal's second goal which provided the highlight of the early Sunday game.

A brilliant Alexis Sanchez backheel set up Alex Iwobi for the goal which effectively sealed the three points.

Arsenal had several more gilt-edged chances, but failed to extend their lead.

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So, who shone and who struggled? Neil McLeman give his verdict here…

Arsenal (3-4-3):

Cech 7

Arsenal keeper had to gather crosses under not enough pressure

Holding 6

Did the double shift in Belarus and North London. Solid performer

Mustafi 6

Third game in seven days. Beaten late on by sub Murray for header

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Monreal 7

Scored his first Premier League goal since March 2013 - 1660 days ago.

Bellerin 7

Busy as ever up and down the right flank. Good duel with Bong

Ramsey 5

Denied by Ryan's foot. Guilty of sloppy use of possession

Xhaka 6

His deadball deliveries now a big part of the Gunners armoury

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Kolasinac 7

Usual no-nonsense display from the new cult hero down the left

Iwobi 6

Rewarded for hardworking display with his first goal of the season

Sanchez 7

Always looked for possession. His cheeky backheel set up second goal

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Lacazette 6

Hit the lost in second minute but could not make it four-in-a-row at home

Subs:

Lacazette/Giroud 71

Iwobi/Walcott 71

Xhaka/Elneny 83

Brighton (4-5-1):

Ryan 7

Outstanding first-half save with his foot from Ramsey

Bruno 6

Brighton captain not able to get forward to offer his usual threat

Duffy 6

Booked for clumsy challenge on Sanchez but coped well

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Dunk 7

Brilliant goal-line clearance from a low Sanchez shot

Bong 7

The Cameroon full-back impressed going forward on his Premier League debut.

March 7

Busy down the right. Cracked left-footed shot against the Arsenal post.

Stephens 6

Put in a hard-working shift in the centre of the park

Propper 6

Neat and tidy in central midfield without doing any damage

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Izquierdo 7

Promising first Premier League start of Brighton's record £13m signing

Gross 5

German playmaker never got into the game in his forward midfield role

Brown 6

Chelsea loanee deployed as stand-in centre-forward. Lacked any service

Subs:

March/Schelotto 72

Brown/Murray 76

Izquierdo/Knockaert 76

Referee: Kevin Friend (Leicestershire)