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Brighton vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction today

Relive all the action from the Amex Stadium

Tom Fenton
Saturday 02 October 2021 14:46 EDT
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High-flying Brighton missed the chance to go level on points with Premier League leaders Chelsea following a drab goalless draw which ended resurgent Arsenal’s winning run.

Albion edged a rain-soaked encounter at the Amex Stadium but managed just two attempts on target as Leandro Trossard, Dan Burn and Neal Maupay each failed to capitalise on decent openings.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang headed against the outside of a post for the uninspiring Gunners, who were denied a fourth victory on the bounce having begun the campaign with three successive defeats.

The Seagulls sit fifth with 14 points from seven games, with Mikel Arteta’s visitors four places and as many points further back.

Relive all the action below:

Brighton 0 - 0 Arsenal

28 mins: Both sides have had decent chances but once again Brighton are putting Arsenal under the kosh.

Maupay, a nemesis of Arsenal defenders everywhere, blazes over the bar from range, before starting a move that very nearly hands Brighton the lead.

He plays in Lallana down the channel, who picks out Trossard in the middle, but the Belgian just can’t keep his shot down.

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 18:00

Brighton 0 - 0 Arsenal

24 mins: Arsenal hit the post!

Brilliant work again from Saka, who gets to the Brighton byline under pressure from Burn.

His cross is deflected to Aubameyang at the back stick, whose header from an acute angle hits the outside of Sanchez’s post.

Its a lovely counter move from the travelling side, which looks to be their best avenue for scoring so far.

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 17:56

Brighton 0 - 0 Arsenal

21 mins: Chance! A Brighton corner goes all the way through to Maupay on the other side of the pitch.

The striker fires from range, with his effort being spilled by Ramsdale in the Arsenal net.

The ball falls kindly to Lewis Dunk of all players, who fires high over the crossbar, much to the relief of Ramsdale.

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 17:53

Brighton 0 - 0 Arsenal

16 mins: Its been a good five-minute spell by Brighton, who create two half-chances that have the away side scrambling.

First, a ball by Cucurella was flashed across the face of Ramsdale’s goal, before Trossard pulled his shot from just inside the box wide.

The pressure is building on the Gunners, and the home crowd can sense it.

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 17:49

Brighton 0 - 0 Arsenal

11 mins: Saka is a clear threat in the early stages, as the 19-year-old continues to drift centrally to pick up the ball and make things happen.

As far as shape goes, its the expected 4-2-3-1 from Arsenal, with Saka and Smith-Rowe on the wings having a great deal of freedom to roam.

Very little in the way of goalmouth action thus far.

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 17:43

Brighton 0 - 0 Arsenal

7 mins: Brighton look to re-establish control with a sustained spell of possession.

Arsenal meanwhile are showing their intent, as Left-back Kieran Tierney is looking to venture forward whenever possible.

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 17:39

Brighton 0 - 0 Arsenal

3 mins: It's a bright start from the visitors, as Buyako Saka jinks inside the box before firing a shot at the Brighton goal.

Fortunately for Robert Sanchez, it's fairly central.

Leandro Trossard is now being treated after an early challenge, although the Belgian looks okay to continue.

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 17:35

Players gather to pay respects to Roger Hunt

Both players assemble around the centre circle as a respectful applause rings around the Amex.

We’re now about to get underway.

Thomas Fenton2 October 2021 17:30

Potter demands aggressive performance from Brighton

Graham Potter wants Brighton to be aggressive and put Arsenal under pressure this afternoon. Here are the manager’s final words ahead of kick-off:

Tom Kershaw2 October 2021 17:13

Partey confident Arsenal have right mentality

Thomas Partey, who’s recovered from a torrid streak of injuries, is confident Arsenal have the right mentality to keep winning after successfully reversing their fortunes in recent weeks.

Tom Kershaw2 October 2021 16:57

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