Arsenal take on Brighton as the aftermath of the frantic transfer deadline day ends. The Premier League action on the pitch resumes. The Gunners completed the signing of Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling in the early hours of Saturday morning.
But Arsenal were dealt a blow ahead of the match. New signing Mikel Merino was ruled out for a “few weeks” with a shoulder injury. The injury was suffered during an innocuous challenge in training.
Arsenal have won three of their last four matches against Brighton. They will be looking to add to that record. They aim to secure a ninth successive win. This would be for the first time since a spell during the ‘Invincibles’ season in 2003-04.
Mikel Arteta has set his ambitions high this season. He was pipped to the title in two successive seasons by Manchester City. Both teams have won both matches to open the season.
Arsenal vs Brighton LIVE
- Arsenal vs Brighton in the Premier League, live on TNT
- Arsenal and Brighton have won both games so far this season
- 74’ CHANCE! Havertz through on goal but denied by Verbruggen (ARS 1-1 BHA)
- 58’ GOAL! Joao Pedro equalises for Brighton after Raya save! (ARS 1-1 BHA)
- 48’ RED CARD! Declan Rice sent off for second yellow card after HT
- Rice was sent off for nudging ball away as Veltman took free-kick
- 37’ GOAL! Havertz scores with lob after Saka beats Dunk (ARS 1-0 BHA)
- 17’ CHANCE! Trossard finds Odegaard, who volleys straight at Verbruggen (ARS 0-0 BHA)
- Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Gabriel, Saliba, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Partey; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
- Brighton XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Hinshelwood; Milner, Baleba; Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma; Welbeck.
Arsenal 1-1 Brighton
93 mins
Estupinan gets into another promising position, and Brighton win the corner. Enciso takes, and Raya punches away.
Brighton come again, with Enciso firing a cross into Rutter, who can only head into the ground!
The corner comes in but Pedro fires over.
Chris Wilson31 August 2024 14:24
Arsenal 1-1 Brighton
91 mins
Saka is furious after the free-kick isn’t given when he falls under the challenge.
Brighton attack and the ball breaks for Baleba in the area, but Raya is quick off his line to collect.
Chris Wilson31 August 2024 14:22
Arsenal 1-1 Brighton
90 mins
More pressure from Brighton as Baleba rifles in one shot that is blocked by Gabriel, before firing the rebound over.
There’ll be a minimum of six minutes of added time.
Chris Wilson31 August 2024 14:20
Arsenal 1-1 Brighton
86 mins
Brighton have brought on Julio Enciso and Simon Adingra for Welbeck and Mitoma.
Saka finds himself isolated again as he tried to lead Arsenal out of their half, and moments later Rutter fires a half-volley over.
Chris Wilson31 August 2024 14:18
Why was Declan Rice sent off against Brighton?
Declan Rice was dismissed from Arsenal’s Premier League match against Brighton after kicking the ball away as Joel Veltman was about to take a free kick for the visitors.
Kai Havertz’s opening goal had sent the Gunners into the lead and the score was 1-0 when Rice was shown the red card early in the second half.
Rice had previously arrived late with a tackle on Veltman in the first half which saw him clip the defender’s leg and earn a first yellow of the match.
Just before the incident, Veltman had been awarded a free kick deep in his own half and looked to take the set piece quickly. Rice nudged the ball away just as the Brighton man took the kick and he followed through to hitting Rice on the leg.
The game was stopped and the referee decided that kicking the ball away was the initial offence and Rice was at fault.
Why was Declan Rice sent off against Brighton?
The Gunners midfielder picked up a second yellow card after kicking the ball away in the second half
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