Brighton rescue draw at Arsenal after arguable Rice pink card

Joao Pedro rescued some extent for Brighton as 10-man Arsenal’s 100% begin to the brand new Premier League season got here to an finish following a 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium.

The hosts broke the impasse when Kai Havertz latched directly to Bukayo Saka’s beautiful via ball to coolly lob Bart Verbruggen on 38 mins.

The Gunners have been the simpler facet however suffered a setback 5 mins into the second one part when Declan Rice gained a 2nd yellow card for showing to prevent the guests taking a snappy loose kick.

The incident remodeled the complexion of the competition and simply shy of the hour, The Seagulls made their guy benefit inform when Joao Pedro tucked within the rebound after David Raya had thwarted Yankuba Minteh.

Either side had probabilities to win it all through a frenetic finale, however Havertz and Saka each failed to seek out the end for the house crew, whilst change Yasin Ayari fired immediately at Raya for the guests.

The outcome sees Brighton transfer best of the Premier League with seven issues from 3 suits beneath new boss Fabian Hurzeler. Arsenal are 2nd, in the back of The Seagulls on targets scored, forward of the remainder of the weekend’s motion.

Subsequent up, Arsenal face a stern take a look at within the North London derby once they consult with Tottenham on Sunday September 15 following the global destroy. Brighton host Ipswich an afternoon previous.

When it comes to a turning level to totally transfer the momentum of this soccer fit, the Rice pink card used to be large.

Arsenal have been within the field seat up till that juncture and whilst the verdict gave the impression harsh, Rice’s try to take a look at to dam a snappy loose kick used to be clearly silly.

The England midfielder had already been cautioned for an unpleasant, past due lunge within the first part and Joel Veltman’s gamesmanship satisfied the referee to behave.

In hindsight, it now not handiest price his crew the chance of 3 extra issues right here, but in addition leaves them in a difficult place following the global destroy.

Arsenal consult with competitors Tottenham within the North London derby subsequent and might be with out the suspended midfielder, who’s a key guy defensively in such tough away video games.

Brighton did finish this fit strongly, however in a league the place Manchester Town drive you to be virtually highest, Rice’s movements may just smartly impact The Gunners each these days and in a few week’s time.

Kai Havertz (Arsenal). The German now has 10 purpose involvements in his remaining 9 Premier League video games on the Emirates and appeared to have set his crew at the trail to any other victory.

Even if his facet have been down to ten males, he led the road fantastically, virtually nicking it with a advantageous solo run ahead of teeing up Saka for an opportunity the winger may just now not convert.

ARSENAL: Raya 8, White 7, Saliba 7, Gabriel 7, Bushes 7, Partey 7, Rice 3, Odegaard 7, Saka 8, Trossard 7, Havertz 8*. Subs: Calafiori 6, Martinelli 6, Zinchenko n/a

BRIGHTON: Verbruggen 8, Hinshelwood 6, Dunk 7, Van Hecke 7, Veltman 7, Baleba 7, Minteh 7, Milner 5, Mitoma 6, Welbeck 6, Pedro 8. Subs: Ayari 7, Rutter 6, Estupinan 6, Enciso n/a, Adingra n/a.

38’ – GOAL! – Arsenal 1-0 Brighton: (Kai Havertz). Bukayo Saka in some way nudges Dunk out of his solution to activate to a prime ball and unlock Havertz, who races transparent and coolly lobs the goalkeeper.

50’ – ARSENAL RED CARD! Declan Rice will get a 2nd yellow for kicking the ball away after a coming along with Veltman. That appeared harsh.

58’ – GOAL! – Arsenal 1-1 Brighton: (Joao Pedro). Joao Pedro gobbles up the rebound after Raya had made a advantageous forestall to stay out Minteh’s low strike.

75’ – ARSENAL CHANCE! Havertz in some way activates to a protracted ball with a chic contact to surge transparent, however his low shot is magnificently stored out via Verbruggen’s foot.