Martin Odegaard pulled off a filthy pass in Arsenal's Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday evening.

The Gunners went into the game knowing a victory would see them extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points.

And they got off to a perfect start as they took the lead after just 65 seconds played.

Gabriel Martinelli had a shot inside the box but his effort deflected off a Brighton player.

Fortunately for Martinelli and Arsenal, the ball somehow found its way to an unmarked Bukayo Saka at the back post.

Saka took a touch before caressessing the ball past Robert Sanchez.

Odegaard then doubled Arsenal's lead in the 39th minute as his strike from the edge of the box found the net.

VIDEO: Martin Odegaard makes it Brighton 0-2 Arsenal

Martin Odegaard's naughty skill in Brighton vs Arsenal

Odegaard has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League this season.

The Norwegian has produced numerous moments of magic during the campaign.

And he was at it again on Saturday evening as he produced one of the filthiest passes of the season so far.

Odegaard found himself surrounded by Brighton players inside Arsenal's box.

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But the former Real Madrid man somehow managed to find the run of Martinelli with a brilliant piece of skill.

With Lewis Dunk in front of him, Odegaard dragged the ball back and then pushed it forward through his opponent's legs.

Martinelli found himself through on goal and tried to pull the ball back across goal but, unfortunately, his pass did not find an Arsenal player.

Still, it was a piece of pure magic from Odegaard and one that deserved a goal. You can view it below...

VIDEO: Martin Odegaard's incredible skill-pass to embarrass Lewis Dunk

Rio Ferdinand was watching the game and he couldn't help but rave about Odegaard's skill.

"I need that #Odegaard bit of skill on repeat", he tweeted.

Odegaard up to seven goals for the season

Odegaard is having a fine season.

His strike against Brighton was his seventh of the campaign. He's managed to match his tally from last season in just 21 games.

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