Brighton v Arsenal
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
The Premier League's leading scorers blow the reigning champions away, as Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0 at the Amex! Halting the Gunners' nine-game streak of league wins, the home side were simply brilliant again, with some superb shooting putting them in complete control by the break. Two strikes from outside the box - expertly finished by captain Gross and then livewire striker Kostoulas - saw the Seagulls seize a deserved lead, and they never looked back. Soon after the interval, all three points were essentially made safe by a Chema Andres header, and Brighton could easily have added a fourth goal later on. Raya made two saves and Yalcouye struck the woodwork, as the hosts cruised towards the finish line. Summing up their tepid display, Havertz wasted Arsenal's best chance at the other end; even though Arteta's men edged the xG - with 1.58 to Brighton's 1.33 - they can't argue that the better team won. So, buoyant Brighton head into the international break with 10 points and a goal difference of +11, while Arsenal will have plenty of time to reflect on what exactly went wrong. That's all from our live coverage, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
FULL-TIME: BRIGHTON 3-0 ARSENAL

There's still time for one more yellow card, as Rice petulantly trips Yalcouye. It's pure frustration for Arsenal's stand-in skipper.
Arsenal are applying some late pressure. Gabriel's direct ball is aimed towards Zubimendi in the area, but the latter can only brush the ball with the top of his head. It zips behind for a Brighton goal-kick.
Dowman sends over a corner from the right, and chaos ensues inside Brighton's six-yard box. Somehow, the Seagulls emerge without conceding a shot on target, and they are firmly on course for an impressive clean sheet.

In the first minute of at least six added for stoppages, De Cuyper is booked for preventing the restart of play.
Shot Map
Team Stats
1.30
Expected Goals
1.57
40%
Possession
60%
5 (29%)
Shots on Goal
2 (18%)
3
Big Chances Created
1
5
Corners Won
6
258 (76%)
Accurate Passes
425 (85%)
50
Duels Won
51
2
Saves
2
13
Fouls Committed
11





