Eddie Nketiah finished off a fine move to put the hosts in front before Hein went down to concede a one-run penalty as ex-Arsenal man Danny Welbeck equalized from the spot. Two away goals after the break, first through substitute Kaoru Mitoma and then Tariq Lamptey, saw Brighton progress to the fourth round. It was Arsenal’s first home defeat in 12 games, the latest also for the Seagulls, who have now lost just one of their last five visits.
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Arsenal were eliminated from the Carabao Cup
This Carabao Cup tie against Brighton should have been a moment for Arsenal’s fringe players to shine, but instead it was a reminder to Mikel Arteta of just how clear his first team is at the moment. Few Arsenal players came out of that third-round clash against Brighton with much credit as the Gunners slumped to a 3-1 defeat. Arteta made 10 changes for the match, with central defender William Saliba the only player to keep his place from Sunday’s 1-0 win at Chelsea in the Premier League. This performance here was in stark contrast to that at Stamford Bridge, where Arsenal looked like a team currently at the top of the Premier League. Read Simon Collings’ full analysis here AFP via Getty Images1668032535
Better news for Arsenal fans
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Flying high… with a little help from Welbeck
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Player Ratings
Eddie Nketiah 7 He took his goal well and looked lively up top throughout the game. He was unlucky not to score a second when he hit the inside post early in the second half. Rhys Nelson 7 He is playing with much more confidence after scoring twice against Nottingham Forest the other week. He set up Arsenal’s goal and caused Joel Veltman problems all game. Read Simon Collings’ full Arsenal scores here REUTERS1668030646
Winning run
Arsenal went into the match on a 12-game winning streak at the Emirates. Brighton were the last time they beat them at home and the Seagulls did it again to end the Gunners’ run. Arteta is bored with the sight of them… 1668030221
Simon Collings at the Emirates
Not a great performance from Arsenal, who looked like a team that had made 10 changes. Nelson and Nketiah bright sparks, but the midfield frustration of Lokonga and Vieira never really got going. Credit to Brighton, who were clinical on the bench. 1668030115
FT: Arsenal 1-3 Brighton
The Gunners fall at the first hurdle in the Carabao Cup! Nketiah put them ahead in the first half but Welbeck equalized from the spot and goals from Mitoma and Lamptey after the break sent the Seagulls through. Getty Images1668029954 90+3 mins: Keeping up with a very frustrated challenge, flattens his man. It’s safe to say it’s a free kick. Brighton see the end of the season with little fanfare. 1668029840 90 mins: Five minutes added, Arsenal need two goals. We’ll file it as “unlikely”. Elneny out to Cedric, the Gunners are still patient on the ball but not doing much with it. 1668029691 88 mins: Nelson clears inside the box, options unless he wants them but goes it alone. Quite the odd shot at the end and Steele will take his time over the bar. Brighton are doing a good job of seeing that, because all of Arsenal are obviously dominating possession.
