Arsenal’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League were severely damaged by a shock loss to Brighton & Hove Albion at home.
When he scored with an excellent right-footed finish from close range just before the half-hour mark, Leandro Trossard caused terror within the Emirates. As the ball slowly trickled back to the Belgian for the game’s opening, the Arsenal defence could do nothing but stand by and observe.
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Gabriel Martinelli’s goal on the stroke of halftime appeared to have levelled the score for Arsenal, but a VAR review that felt like it took forever determined that the Brazilian was in an offside position.
The match was anticipated to be a fierce one, and both teams were keen to display their hunger for success right away. However, Julio Enciso struck first when he nodded in a cross from Pervis Estupinan to give Brighton the lead while going unnoticed.
As the game progressed, the Gunners became increasingly irritated. Mikel Arteta was sent off for dissent, and after Deniz Undav retaliated for Leandro Trossard’s errant ball by kicking Aaron Ramsdale, it appeared as though the Seagulls would be taking the three points home.
After Ramsdale’s feeble save gave the ball back to the Ecuadorian left-back, who scored with ease, Estupinan put the last nail in the coffin.
