He Arsenalcon Piero Hincapié disputing the 90 minutesgot one narrow 2-1 victory in front of Brightona result that allowed him regain the lead alone of the Premier League 2025-2026.
He Ecuadorian defender chained his seventh consecutive start in the English championship, remaining in the starting eleven despite the return of Gabriel Magalhães to the call. Hincapié once again formed the defensive linenext to William Saliba, Lewis-Skelly y Declan Ricewho served in certain passages as right side.
In the development of the match, Piero Hincapié showed defensive soliditystanding out in the aerial duels in front of George Ruttermain offensive reference of the Seagulls. Furthermore, he was a key part in the play of the first goalwhen at 14 minutes anticipated in the rival field and began the action that ended in the goal of Martin Ødegaard.
Behind him autogol de Rutter at the beginning of second halfhe Arsenal gained some calm, although he did not manage to completely neutralize the Brighton reactionespecially after the entry of Yankuba Mintehwho generated constant imbalances on the right wing.
In this situation, Mikel Arteta He adjusted the defensive scheme with the entry of Gabrielmoving to Emphasis al left back to control the rival winger. Despite the Diego Gomez discount and the suffering in the final minutes, the Gunners They knew how to maintain the advantage.
With this victory, the Arsenal remains in the Premier League topconfirming your regularity and the good collective moment of the team, with Piero Hincapié consolidated as a key piece in the London defense.
