Arsenal 1-1 Brighton: Gunners drop points after bizarre Rice red card
Arsenal had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Brighton after Declan Rice received the first red card of his career at the Emirates on Saturday.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 31: Kai Havertz of Arsenal scores his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Kai Havertz gave Arsenal the lead in the 38th minute as he latched onto Bukayo Saka’s through ball before clipping the ball over the onrushing Jason Steele.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 31: Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton & Hove Albion is challenged by Kai Havertz of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
But Rice’s bizarre red card for kicking the ball away right after half-time changed the momentum of the game, as Brighton fought their way back and earned a point through Joao Pedro’s 58th-minute equaliser.
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