Hello and welcome to Sportz Point's another coverage of theΒ Premier League 2024-25.Β
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal played a 1-1 draw against Fabian HΓΌrzeler's Brighton on Matchday 3 of the latest Premier League season at the Emirates Stadium in London, Arsenal on 31st August 2024.Β
What happened in the game?
Arsenal started the first half on a positive note. Saka forced Verbruggen to make a couple of saves inside the first 20-25 minutes of the game. Kai Havertz came up with the opening goal in the 39th minute. Arsenal were controlling the game and it looked like they would double their lead in the second half but it never happened.
Declan Rice saw his second yellow card just few minutes into the second half and Arsenal were reduced to 10 men. Brighton took the opportunity with both hands as Joao Pedro scored the equalizer before the 60th minute of the game. It looked like Brighton would take the game away from Arsenal's hands but the Gunners kept on attacking until the very end. Both teams could secure only a single point from the fixture.
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Here is the highlight of the game...
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Aug 31, 2024 19:00 ISTFull-time | Arsenal 1-1 Brighton
The referee blows the whistle for full time and it's the end of the game. Arsenal and Brighton share 1 point each at the Emirates. Rice's red card completely changed the result of the game.
FT: The points are shared in North London. π€
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 31, 2024
[1-1] π² #BHAFC // #ARSBHA π‘π΅ pic.twitter.com/nuoASq485B -
Aug 31, 2024 18:58 ISTPedro is booked | 90+5'
The sixth player in Chris Kavanagh's book is Joao Pedro for dissent.
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Aug 31, 2024 18:56 ISTIntelligence from Raya | 90+2'
Raya came off his line to collect the ball as Baleba was charging toward it inside the box.
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Aug 31, 2024 18:51 ISTArsenal 1-1 Brighton | 90'
Six minutes are to be added on.
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Aug 31, 2024 18:50 ISTChance wasted! | 88'
Rutter's half-volley attempt inside the Arsenal box flies over the goal!
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Aug 31, 2024 18:47 ISTSubstitution for Brighton | 85'
Mitoma and Welbeck are replaced by Enciso and Adingra.
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Aug 31, 2024 18:44 ISTSubstitution for Arsenal | 80'
Jurrien Timber walks off with a limp. Oleksandr Zinchenko takes his place.
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Aug 31, 2024 18:41 ISTAnother save from Verbruggen | 78'
Arsenal starts a brilliant counter-attack through Kai Havertz who has been brilliant today. He crosses the ball into the box for Saka, who sticks out his leg for a tap-in, but Verbruggen dives to his right and saves it. The Dutch shot-stopper is playing with his heart out.
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Aug 31, 2024 18:39 ISTTwo big changes wasted by Arsenal | 75'
Havertz shoots from the left side of the box but Verbruggen blocks it through his left leg. On the rebound, Saka shoots, but Van Hecke blocks. Arsenal should have taken the lead.
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Aug 31, 2024 18:36 ISTSubstitutions for Both sides | 73'
Brighton: Out - Minteh and Veltman; In - Rutter and Estupinan
Arsenal: Out - Odegaard; In - Martinelli
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Aug 31, 2024 18:34 ISTThe Red Card
Yeah, this is wild… Guessing they give it for him ‘kicking’ the ball away? But I saw Joao Pedro boot the ball 30 yards down the pitch in the first half and he got nothing for it, again it’s the inconsistency of these rules and how much they fluctuate. Such weird officiating. https://t.co/m97ZWMdfnp
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Aug 31, 2024 18:32 ISTTwo players are booked | 70'
Yankuba Minteh and Jurrien Timber are the players to go in the book.
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Aug 31, 2024 18:31 ISTDunk and Van Hecke celebrate equaliser
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Aug 31, 2024 18:29 ISTArsenal 1-1 Brighton | 66'
Calafiori playing as a left-wing back.
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Aug 31, 2024 18:25 ISTSubstitution for Arsenal | 60'
Riccardo Calafiori is set to make his home debut as he comes in place of Leandro Trossard.
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Aug 31, 2024 18:24 ISTGoal!! | Brighton equalise | 58'
That was coming!
Joao Pedro scores on the rebound for Brighton.
Raya dived to his right to block an initial shot from Minteh, but he couldn’t collect the ball and Joao Pedro found the net from the centre of the box. The Seagulls are back in the game.
It's a textbook Brighton goal, as Yankuba Minteh bundles his way through the Arsenal backline. His initial shot is saved before Joao Pedro instinctively follows up the rebound π―
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 31, 2024
What a game we have on our hands now! π #ARSBHA #TheKickOff pic.twitter.com/tmiAJcKFxe -
Aug 31, 2024 18:18 ISTCan Brighton make a comeback? | 55'
Arsenal will now have to play defensive football as one of their main man is out and are reduced to 10 men. Brighton have so much attacking options to cause problems for the Arsenal defence.
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Aug 31, 2024 18:12 ISTHorrible from Rice | 49'
Declan Rice has to go off the field after receiving his second yellow card as he was right in front of Joel Veltman's free-kick. Arsenal are now down to 10 men. He will miss the north London derby.
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Aug 31, 2024 18:06 ISTThe Second Half begins
Brighton kicks off the second half and they will be looking to score an early equalizer.
Underway again attacking our away fans in the second half. Come on Albion! β pic.twitter.com/IrmgVrM8U3
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 31, 2024 -
Aug 31, 2024 17:54 ISTEnd of the First Half | Arsenal 1-0 Brighton
The referee blows the whistle for half-time. Arsenal are in the lead following Kai Havertz's 39th-minute strike. Brighton have kept the possession but hasn't threatened the Arsenal defence much.
Leading at the break - let's keep pushing for more, Gunners πͺ pic.twitter.com/mDI8AyFfaH
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Aug 31, 2024 17:52 ISTPartey booked | 45+3'
Partey is shown a yellow card for pulling the shirt of Joao Pedro.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:49 ISTIt's almost the end of the first half | 45'
Four minutes are to be added on.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:46 ISTBooking! | 43'
Declan Rice is involved in a 50:50 and is booked for being late. Fabian Hurzeler also sees the yellow for remonstrating with referee Chris Kavanagh.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:45 ISTGoal!! | Havertz scores | 39'
David Raya plays a long ball and Bukayo Saka wins it. Kai Havertz makes the run in behind and clips the ball over Verbruggen to an empty net. Arsenal takes the lead at home.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:40 ISTBrighton growing into the game | 38'
Arsenal are not in control anymore.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:35 ISTMitoma shoots it wide | 32'
Baleba gets the ball on the right and passes it to Mitoma on the other end. The Japanese winger shoots but his effort goes wide of the far post.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:33 ISTSaka isn't happy with the referee's decision | 30'
Mitoma gets away with a poor challenge on Saka near the Brighton box. He escapes a booking and Saka isn’t happy with that decision from the referee.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:32 ISTComfortable for Raya | 24'
Minteh sets up Veltman at the edge of the Arsenal box. Veltman shoots and aims for the far corner of the net, but Raya comes off his line to collect the ball.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:27 ISTOdegaard was down but looks fine to continue | 22'
There was a moment of concern as Martin Odegaard required treatment after a collision with Brighton's Yankuba Minteh. He looks fine to continue.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:26 ISTSaka after missing his early opportunities
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Aug 31, 2024 17:20 ISTAnother save from Verbruggen! | 18'
Trossard sets up Odegaard with a beautiful cross inside the box. But the skipper’s shot gets saved by the Brighton keeper.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:18 ISTInjury | 17'
Milner is injured and will be replaced by Ayari. Forced substitution for Brighton.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:13 ISTFirst save of the game for Verbruggen | 8'
A beautiful pass from Odegaard finds Saka whose shot gets saved by Verbruggen.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:08 ISTFoul on Saka | 6'
Trossard sends the ball over the Brighton defence for Havertz inside the box but the German forward fails to reach to the delivery.
Moments later, Saka tries to get into the box but Hinshelwood fouls him by pulling his shirt.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:05 ISTAttacking intent from both sides | 2'
Odegaard tries to attack through the wing but the visitors win the possession and feed Kaoru Mitoma, whose heavy touch goes out of play.
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Aug 31, 2024 17:00 ISTThe first half begins
Odegaard gets the ball rolling for the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium in London.
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Aug 31, 2024 16:58 ISTThe match is all set to begin
Both sets of players make their way out onto the pitch behind referee Chris Kavanagh and Andy Madley
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Aug 31, 2024 16:54 ISTWe are just five minutes away from the kick-off
Full bars in north London πΆ pic.twitter.com/nnjwTOwcMZ
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 31, 2024 -
Aug 31, 2024 16:49 ISTThe Seagulls warming up
Warm ups are underway in London! π₯π pic.twitter.com/mumUi0BYxP
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 31, 2024 -
Aug 31, 2024 16:48 ISTArsenalβs players warming up
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Aug 31, 2024 16:28 ISTMatch officials
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Referee: Chris Kavanagh.
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Assistants: Lee Betts and Richard West.
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Fourth official: John Busby.
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VAR: Andy Madley.
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Assistant VAR: Steve Meredith.
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Aug 31, 2024 16:27 ISTDunk's pre-match statement
"We're feeling confident. We've had a great start." π Dunky previews #ARSBHA... π¬ pic.twitter.com/PvTdoUpQgW
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 31, 2024 -
Aug 31, 2024 15:57 ISTTeam News
Arsenal
- Starting XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
- Substitutes: Setford, Kiwior, Calafiori, Zinchenko, Lewis-Skelly, Jorginho, Salah, Nwaneri, Martinelli
π΄ π§πππ ππππ βͺοΈ
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 31, 2024
One change from last time out - Trossard replaces Martinelli
Let's keep this momentum going, Gunners βBrighton
- Starting XI: Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Hinshelwood; Baleba, Milner, Joao Pedro; Minteh, Welbeck, Mitoma
- Substitutes: Steele, Lamptey, Igor, Webster, Enciso, Rutter, Ayari, Adingra, Estupinan
TEAM NEWS! π¨ Here's our starting XI to take on @Arsenal in the @PremierLeague. π pic.twitter.com/Y6R1YK02FN
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 31, 2024 -
Aug 31, 2024 15:56 ISTTrust the process
Home π‘
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 31, 2024
Stand by for team news, Gooners β° pic.twitter.com/i4uzj2mOh1 -
Aug 31, 2024 15:54 ISTThe skipper ahead of the big clash at home
π¬ "We’re really looking forward to be playing back here at home again, I’m sure the atmosphere will be great as usual because it’s another big test for us."
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 31, 2024
The skipper looks ahead to today's key Premier League clash in N5 π -
Aug 31, 2024 15:53 ISTReady for the second home game of the season
Business time π
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 31, 2024
Shot on Google Pixel π€³ pic.twitter.com/OYhIIxV3DN -
Aug 31, 2024 15:52 ISTHead-to-head stats
- Matches Played: 30
- Arsenal won: 17
- Draws: 5
- Brighton won: 8
London calling. It's MATCHDAY in the #PL! β pic.twitter.com/UZnzLH5dOS
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 31, 2024 -
Aug 31, 2024 15:51 ISTToday's Venue
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Aug 31, 2024 15:50 ISTMatch Details
- Match: Arsenal vs Brighton - Premier League 2024-25 Matchday 3
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, Arsenal
- Kick-Off: 5:00 pm IST
π΄ π ππ§πππΏπΌπ βͺοΈ
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 31, 2024
π Brighton & Hove Albion
π§ 12.30pm (UK)
π Premier League
π Emirates Stadium pic.twitter.com/v8Lg0wPm5J