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Brighton vs Arsenal as it happened: Premier League

Relive all the action from the Amex Stadium

Jack Watson
Sunday 04 March 2018 09:49 EST
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Lewis Dunk celebrates putting Brighton ahead
Lewis Dunk celebrates putting Brighton ahead (Getty Images)

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A beleaguered Arsenal suffered another defeat, losing 2-1 to Brighton at the Amex Stadium to pile yet more pressure on Arsene Wenger.

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74: Glenn Murray is played in the clear as he advances into the Arsenal half. He is through on goal but does not have the pace to take it all the way. He checks back and looks for a teammate.

Jack Watson4 March 2018 15:02

74: Danny Welbeck is on for Alex Iwobi.

Jack Watson4 March 2018 15:02

76: Anthony Knockaert appears disappointed as his number is held up. He is replaced by Solly March. The throws his bib and kicks the seats on the bench in disgust.

Jack Watson4 March 2018 15:04

78: Glenn Murray cuts down Jack Wilshere with a slide tackle in the middle of the pitch and collects a very straightforward booking. 

Jack Watson4 March 2018 15:06

79: Solly March is played down the right wing and tries to get beyond Granit Xhaka but the Arsenal midfielder stands strong and wins a free kick. 

Jack Watson4 March 2018 15:07

81: Granit Xhaka tries to float a ball to the back post but it evades every player and goes out for a goal kick.

Jack Watson4 March 2018 15:10

83: Callum Chambers and Henrikh Mkhitaryan make way for Hector Bellerin and Edward Nketiah.

Jack Watson4 March 2018 15:10

83: Brighton have the ball in the net but the flag is up .Jose Izquierdo gets the ball in an offside position and squares it to Glenn Murray but the winger was offside. 

Jack Watson4 March 2018 15:11

85: Arsenal are short of attacking ideas, there are getting on the ball but it's easy for Brighton to defend at the moment. 

Jack Watson4 March 2018 15:13

86: Pascal Gross makes way for Beram Kayal.

Jack Watson4 March 2018 15:14

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