Precious Josiah
Conceding a second half penalty to Brighton’s Jaoa Pedro denied the Arsenal a crucial victory at the Amex Stadium and denting their league title hopes.
The game started on a smooth cruise as a goal came from 17 years old Ethan Nwaneri in 16th minutes being trickily assisted by the help of Merino and Rice.
Immediately after the goal against Brighton they began to press the Arsenal defense excessively, of which the Arsenal defense were equal to the task.
The Gunners dominated a fair share of the game hustling and bustling to win the game not until the foul was committed by William saliba in the 18 yard box.
Pedro of Brighton flicked the ball upwards and saliba of Arsenal in a bid to nod the ball away collided with Pedro , making the Brazilian forward to lie down in pains.
Penalty was given in favour of Brighton after the foul was checked and confirmed by VAR (video assistant refree.) Pedro ably converted the penalty, leveling the score sheet .
Arsenal’s title ambition is still in question considering the fact that the league leaders(Liverpool) have remained on top of the table 5 points ahead of Arsenal with two games outstanding.