HIGHLIGHTS, Arsenal vs Brighton (1 2), Premier League, Odegaard
We fell to a disappointing 21 defeat to Brighton on Saturday at Emirates Stadium, with goals from Leandro Trossard and Enock Mwepu handing The Seagulls all three points despite a wondergoal from Martin Odegaard late on. After defeat last time out to Crystal Place and injuries to key players, it was crucial we got off to a good start against Brighton in north London, but it wasn t to be. Chances were few and far between for the Gunners in the opening exchanges, with Bukayo Saka s backpost cross to Gabriel Magalhaes representing our best move in the first 25 minutes. Three minutes later, though, we were behind. Brighton played a long clearance upfield into the righthand channel towards Mwepu who picked out Trossard inside the box. The 27yearold forward only needed a touch to bend the ball past Aaron Ramsdale and into the top corner to give Graham Potter s side the advantage. We upped the tempo after falling behind as we looked to get back on level terms. Granit Xhaka slid in Emile Smith Rowe as our
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