Arsenal Legend Names Gunners Player at Fault for Brighton’s Goal

• Arsenal and Brighton played an exciting 1-1 draw in Saturday's early kick-off in the Premier League
• The encounter was full of talking points, mainly Declan Rice's red card early in the second half
• Arsenal legend Ian Wright called out one player who should've done better in defending Brighton's equaliser

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton in their third Premier League game of the season.

The Gunners headed to the game with two wins from two, but the Seagulls produced a solid performance to get a draw.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright appeared to blame one player for Brighton's equaliser early in the second half.

Arsenal's stumble against Brighton could be attributed to Declan Rice's controversial red card minutes into the second half.'

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The England midfielder was shown a second yellow for delaying play, a decision that angered fans at the Emirates and online.

Kai Havertz opened the scoring late in the first half thanks to Bukayo Saka's assist. However, Joao Pedro's 58th-minute strike earned the Seagulls a deserved draw.

Ian Wright on who is to blame

Speaking after the game, Ian Wright pointed at Thomas Partey for being at fault for Brightion's equaliser.

“When you look at the play, you look at Thomas Partey…he’s literally run past him,” the Gunners legend said via Football365.

“Thomas Partey has to recognise in that instant he has to go all the way with Pedro and at least make a challenge. Pedro blasts past him and he’s just kind of jogging back."

The Gunners are now two points behind defending champions Manchester City and face Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby and Pep Guardiola's side.

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Recently, Ian Wright called on several Gunners players to step up this season if the London club are to win the Premier League.

Arteta and Saka call out officials

Briefly News earlier reported that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and winger Bukayo Saka commented on Declan Rice's red card.

The two were not happy with the decision, underlining the inconsistency in officiating during the match. Rice's red card means he will miss the crucial North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur on September 15, after the international break.

Source: TUKO.co.ke