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.

Report and free match highlights as Brighton held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw in a title-race blow for the Gunners; Ethan Nwaneri put Arsenal ahead but Joao Pedro equalised with a controversially-awarded penalty;

Arsenal have drawn away at Brighton, therefore missing the chance to close the gap at the top of the Premier League table to three points. Ethan Nwaneri marked his second Premier League start with a goal after 16 minutes, but Joao Pedro’s rather controversial second half penalty means the Gunners had to settle for a share of the points.

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw against Brighton after Joao Pedro’s controversial penalty ensured the Seagulls’ earned a deserved point. The Gunners took the lead in the early stages through Ethan Nwaneri and looked on course for a fourth successive win.