Arsenal’s Champions League hopes took a major blow as Brighton produced a superb performance to stun the Gunners 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
Goals from Leandro Trossard and Enock Mwepu gave Graham Potter’s side all three points for the first time in eight Premier League games.
Few would have expected Brighton to come away with three points after the run they have been on
Martin Odegaard gave his side hope when his effort from 30 yards was deflected by Danny Welbeck, which looped the ball over goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
But it was not enough for the hosts, who will be left fuming over VAR after having an equaliser on the stroke of half-time ruled out after a lengthy delay.
After a damaging result on Monday night against Crystal Palace, the Gunners had to win this game to get their top-four hopes back on track.
Prior to kick-off, a point would have been enough for Arsenal to go back in the final spot above fierce rivals Tottenham, even for a few hours.
But from the first minute, Mikel Arteta’s side never looked like they brushed off the defeat at Selhurst Park and if anyone looked like taking a lead, it was the Seagulls.
Chances were few and far between in the first 25 minutes, but the game finally came to life on the half-hour mark.
AFP