Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has revealed that Ethan Nwaneri was withdrawn during their 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday due to a muscle problem.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal must "flip that coin" as they hunt down Premier League leaders Liverpool in a quest to be crowned champions of England after two agonising near-misses.

After Bournemouth, Brighton lost twice and drew five times, sliding to tenth in the league rankings. On the other hand, Arsenal look refreshed and ready to give Liverpool a fair fight in the title race. They are now six points behind in the standings, having also played a game more than Liverpool.

Arsenal blew a chance to make up significant ground on Premier League leaders Liverpool on Saturday with a disappointing draw at Brighton as Manchester City pummelled West Ham 4-1.

An early goal from Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri was cancelled out by a penalty from Joao Pedro as Brighton & Hove Albion held the misfiring Gunners to a 1-1 Premier League draw on Saturday that dented the visitors' title hopes.

Title-chasing Arsenal was let down by its depth as the Gunners were fortunate to come away from a point after throwing away an early lead to draw 1-1 at Brighton on Saturday.

Arsenal’s hope of winning the Premier League title this season suffered a huge blow on Saturday night after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton. The Gunners were hoping to close the gap to leaders Liverpool to three points at the Amex.

Joao Pedro scored a second-half penalty to put a dent in Arsenal’s title hopes as the Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton.

ARSENAL’S PREMIER LEAGUE title challenge suffered a setback after Joao Pedro’s second-half penalty earned Brighton a 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium. The second-placed Gunners were on course to cut the gap on leaders Liverpool to three points following an early opener from 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri.

Arsenal will look to keep the pressure on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table when they travel to face Brighton today. The Gunners made it four wins in a row in all competitions in midweek as they came from behind to win 3-1 against Brentford.