Commentary:
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's attendance is 31677.
90+6' Arsenal with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6' Ball possession: Brighton: 54%, Arsenal: 46%.
90+5' The referee is not having the complaints from Ben White who is given a yellow card for dissent
90+5' Fabio Vieira is penalised for pushing Joao Pedro.
90+5' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+5' Ball possession: Brighton: 54%, Arsenal: 46%.
90+5' The referee signals a free kick as Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton trips Takehiro Tomiyasu
90+4' Pervis Estupinan from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jorginho
90+3' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+3' Declan Rice successfully blocks the shot
90+3' Pascal Gross from Brighton takes a short corner kick from the left.
90+2' Ben White from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Pascal Gross swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+2' Gabriel successfully blocks the shot
90+2' A shot by Joao Pedro is blocked.
90+2' Declan Rice from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' Edward Nketiah from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+1' Pascal Gross swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
90+1' William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Brighton are trying to create something here.
90+1' Goal kick for Brighton.
90' A chance presents itself to Edward Nketiah from Arsenal but his header goes wide
90' Gabriel Martinelli creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90' Ball possession: Brighton: 53%, Arsenal: 47%.
90' Gabriel sends a header towards goal, but Bart Verbruggen is there to comfortably save it
90' Declan Rice from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
89' Martin Oedegaard is leaving the field to be replaced by Fabio Vieira in a tactical substitution.
89' Kai Havertz is leaving the field to be replaced by Edward Nketiah in a tactical substitution.
88' Jan Paul van Hecke successfully blocks the shot
88' A shot by Declan Rice is blocked.
88' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Jorginho from Arsenal trips Ansu Fati
87' Brighton are trying to create something here.
86' Kai Havertz provided the assist for the goal.
86' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Leandro Trossard from Arsenal with the right foot.86' Arsenal start a counter attack.
86' Leandro Trossard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
85' Gabriel Martinelli makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
85' The cross by Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton successfully finds a teammate in the box.
85' Ball possession: Brighton: 51%, Arsenal: 49%.
84' Brighton are trying to create something here.
84' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
83' Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball
83' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
82' Lewis Dunk from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kai Havertz
82' Lewis Dunk wins an air challenge against Kai Havertz
82' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
82' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
82' Kai Havertz from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81' Pascal Gross swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
81' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
81' William Saliba relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Kai Havertz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
80' Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Arsenal: 51%.
79' William Saliba is given a yellow card for pushing an opponent.
79' William Saliba is penalised for pushing Pervis Estupinan.
79' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
79' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
78' Dangerous challenge by Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton. Ben White on the receiving end of that.
77' Brighton are trying to create something here.
77' Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball
76' Danny Welbeck is leaving the field to be replaced by Ansu Fati in a tactical substitution.
76' After a tactical foul, Carlos Baleba sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
76' Carlos Baleba from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kai Havertz
76' David Raya from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
75' Brighton are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Brighton: 48%, Arsenal: 52%.
74' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
74' Kai Havertz wins an air challenge against Lewis Dunk
73' The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Gross from Brighton trips Leandro Trossard
73' Brighton are trying to create something here.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal trips Pervis Estupinan
72' Oleksandr Zinchenko is leaving the field to be replaced by Takehiro Tomiyasu in a tactical substitution.
72' Kai Havertz from Arsenal is ruled offside.
72' Gabriel from Arsenal heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
72' Declan Rice from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
71' Leandro Trossard shoots from outside the box, but Bart Verbruggen has it under control
71' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
71' David Raya from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
70' Gabriel Martinelli wins an air challenge against Pervis Estupinan
70' Ball possession: Brighton: 43%, Arsenal: 57%.
70' Brighton are trying to create something here.
69' Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
67' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
67' Brighton are trying to create something here.
66' Reckless challenge there. Ben White commits a rough foul on Simon Adingra
66' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
66' Facundo Buonanotte makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
65' Brighton are trying to create something here.
65' Kai Havertz is penalised for pushing Lewis Dunk.
65' Ball possession: Brighton: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.
64' Gabriel Jesus is leaving the field to be replaced by Leandro Trossard in a tactical substitution.
64' Bukayo Saka is coming out with a knock and is replaced by Gabriel Martinelli.
63' Jakub Moder is leaving the field to be replaced by Joao Pedro in a tactical substitution.
63' Julio Enciso is leaving the field to be replaced by Facundo Buonanotte in a tactical substitution.
63' Martin Oedegaard made the key pass for the goal!
62' Jorginho provided the assist for the goal.
62' G O O O A A A L - Kai Havertz scores with the left foot!62' Jorginho creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
62' Lewis Dunk from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
61' Lewis Dunk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
60' Tariq Lamptey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
60' Jorginho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
60' Brighton are in control of the ball.
60' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
60' Ball possession: Brighton: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.
59' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
59' Brighton are in control of the ball.
58' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
58' Goal kick for Arsenal.
58' Julio Enciso from Brighton fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
57' Ben White from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
57' Pascal Gross swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
56' Bukayo Saka relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' The referee signals a free kick as Ben White from Arsenal trips Julio Enciso
55' Lewis Dunk successfully blocks the shot
55' A shot by Gabriel Jesus is blocked.
55' Pervis Estupinan relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the right.
54' Good effort by Martin Oedegaard as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
54' Kai Havertz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
53' Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
52' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
52' Goal kick for Arsenal.
52' The game is restarted.
51' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
51' Pervis Estupinan from Brighton sends an effort wide of target
51' Kai Havertz from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
51' Pascal Gross swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
50' Ball possession: Brighton: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
49' Carlos Baleba relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' William Saliba is penalised for pushing Danny Welbeck.
49' Goal kick for Brighton.
48' A chance presents itself to Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal but his header goes wide
48' Gabriel Jesus wins an air challenge against Tariq Lamptey
48' The cross by Kai Havertz from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
48' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
48' Gabriel from Arsenal heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
47' Declan Rice from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
47' Tariq Lamptey relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
46' Julio Enciso shoots from outside the box, but David Raya has it under control
46' The second half is underway.
45+8' The only goal scored by Arsenal gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+8' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+8' Ball possession: Brighton: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
45+8' Jakub Moder from Brighton is ruled offside.
45+7' Brighton are trying to create something here.
45+7' Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+6' Martin Oedegaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+6' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+5' Ben White from Arsenal is ruled offside.
45+5' Ben White makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45+5' Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+5' Ball possession: Brighton: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.
45+5' William Saliba from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+5' Brighton are trying to create something here.
45+4' Jan Paul van Hecke wins an air challenge against Kai Havertz
45+3' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+3' Jan Paul van Hecke successfully blocks the shot
45+3' A shot by Bukayo Saka is blocked.
45+3' Pascal Gross relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Kai Havertz from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
45+2' A player from Arsenal takes a long throw into the opponent's box.
45+2' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+1' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
45+1' Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 7 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Safe hands from Bart Verbruggen as he comes out and claims the ball
45' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45' Brighton are trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: Brighton: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.
44' Danny Welbeck from Brighton is ruled offside.
44' Jorginho successfully blocks the shot
44' Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
44' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
44' David Raya makes a crucial save!
44' Julio Enciso shoots from outside the box, but David Raya has it under control
44' Ben White from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
43' Brighton are trying to create something here.
43' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
43' The game is restarted.
42' Gabriel is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
42' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
41' Pervis Estupinan relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Gross from Brighton trips Martin Oedegaard
41' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
40' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
40' Jan Paul van Hecke wins an air challenge against Kai Havertz
40' Ball possession: Brighton: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Carlos Baleba from Brighton trips Jorginho
39' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
39' Declan Rice hand-balls.
39' Bart Verbruggen from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
39' Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
38' Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
38' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
37' Arsenal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
37' Brighton take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
36' Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
35' Dangerous challenge by Kai Havertz from Arsenal. Carlos Baleba on the receiving end of that.
35' A shot by Simon Adingra is blocked.
35' Brighton are trying to create something here.
35' Jan Paul van Hecke makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
35' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
35' Ball possession: Brighton: 39%, Arsenal: 61%.
34' Arsenal managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
33' G O O O A A A L - Bukayo Saka from Arsenal puts it away from the penalty spot with the left foot! Bart Verbruggen chose the wrong side.33' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Arsenal!
32' VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for Arsenal.
31' PENALTY - Tariq Lamptey from Brighton concedes a penalty for tripping Gabriel Jesus.
31' Arsenal with a potentially dangerous attack.
31' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
30' William Saliba wins an air challenge against Danny Welbeck
30' The referee signals a free kick as Jorginho from Arsenal trips Simon Adingra
30' Ball possession: Brighton: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
29' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
29' The game is restarted.
28' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
28' Tariq Lamptey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
28' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
27' Pervis Estupinan from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bukayo Saka
27' Brighton are trying to create something here.
26' Goal kick for Arsenal.
26' The game is restarted.
26' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
25' Danny Welbeck creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
25' Brighton are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Brighton: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.
24' The cross by Jorginho from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
24' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
24' Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Jan Paul van Hecke relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Brighton take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
23' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
22' Carlos Baleba hand-balls.
22' Brighton are in control of the ball.
22' Goal kick for Brighton.
21' Gabriel from Arsenal fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
21' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
21' Pervis Estupinan successfully blocks the shot
21' A shot by Martin Oedegaard is blocked.
20' Julio Enciso from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Bukayo Saka
20' Pervis Estupinan wins an air challenge against Bukayo Saka
20' Ball possession: Brighton: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
19' The referee signals a free kick as Ben White from Arsenal trips Pervis Estupinan
19' Pervis Estupinan relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
18' Brighton are in control of the ball.
17' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
17' Goal kick for Arsenal.
17' Simon Adingra from Brighton sends an effort wide of target
17' Brighton are trying to create something here.
16' Ben White wins an air challenge against Julio Enciso
16' Brighton are in control of the ball.
16' Goal kick for Brighton.
15' A chance presents itself to Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal but his header goes wide
15' Kai Havertz creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
15' The cross by Jorginho from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
15' Julio Enciso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Ball possession: Brighton: 47%, Arsenal: 53%.
14' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
14' Carlos Baleba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
14' Pervis Estupinan wins an air challenge against Bukayo Saka
14' Lewis Dunk from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14' Carlos Baleba from Brighton intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
14' Bukayo Saka swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
13' Good effort by Gabriel Jesus as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
13' Bukayo Saka creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
13' Goal kick for Brighton.
12' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
12' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
12' Jorginho makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
11' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
11' Kai Havertz is penalised for pushing Lewis Dunk.
10' Goal kick for Arsenal.
10' Jakub Moder fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
10' Brighton are trying to create something here.
10' Ball possession: Brighton: 55%, Arsenal: 45%.
10' Arsenal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
9' Goal kick for Arsenal.
9' Julio Enciso from Brighton sends an effort wide of target
9' The cross by Tariq Lamptey from Brighton successfully finds a teammate in the box.
9' Brighton are trying to create something here.
8' Tariq Lamptey makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
8' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
8' Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
7' Declan Rice relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Danny Welbeck makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
7' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
6' Carlos Baleba is penalised for pushing Kai Havertz.
6' Declan Rice from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
5' The match resumes with a drop ball.
5' Ball possession: Brighton: 70%, Arsenal: 30%.
5' Jorginho is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
4' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
4' Gabriel from Arsenal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
4' Pascal Gross swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
3' Ben White relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Brighton are trying to create something here.
2' Brighton are in control of the ball.
2' Goal kick for Brighton.
2' Oooh... that was a sitter! Gabriel should have scored from that position
2' A chance presents itself to Gabriel from Arsenal but his header goes wide
2' The cross by Martin Oedegaard from Arsenal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
1' The referee signals a free kick as Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton trips Kai Havertz
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Arsenal kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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