Brighton were convincingly defeated by Arsenal in the Emirates (Photo: Getty)

Roberto De Zerbi believes Arsenal are the best team in the Premier League this season after watching the Gunners dismantle his Brighton team at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners moved back to the top of the table, at least temporarily, after a comprehensive 2-0 win over a side who had won on their last three visits to the red half of north London.

Arsenal had to wait until eight minutes into the second half to take the lead through Gabriel Jesus and eventually ended the match late on when the increasingly impressive Kai Havertz scored for the fourth time in seven games.

It was the first time that Brighton had not scored this season and De Zerbi had to admit that his side were outclassed by a team that looks well equipped to do better than last season, when they finished second behind Manchester City.

“Arsenal played a lot better than us,” said the Brighton manager. “They deserved to win the game.” We have suffered a lot.

Kai Havertz scored Arsenal’s second goal in a 2-0 win over Brighton (Image: Getty)

“I think Arsenal are one of the best, if not the best, team in the Premier League this season. We are not used to suffering like this.” “We are used to controlling the game.”

Mikel Arteta, on the other hand, was pleased with perhaps his team’s most complete performance so far this season.

“Excellent, incredible,” said the delighted Arsenal manager. “A big compliment for the team and the players.”

“I think we put in an incredible performance against a top team. I think we definitely deserved to win the game.

“I have to praise them because I know how difficult it is and what Brighton are doing with the teams. We didn’t let that happen so I’m super happy.”