Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka achieved a notable milestone by matching a 20-year-old record set by Thierry Henry, but his team could not secure a win as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton. The match, which took place at the Emirates Stadium, was marred by a controversial red card for Arsenal’s Declan Rice.
Arsenal began the game strongly, dominating possession and creating opportunities. Their efforts paid off when Kai Havertz scored the opening goal, assisted by Saka, who now equals Henry’s long-standing record for goals in consecutive matches. Despite their strong start, Arsenal’s advantage was compromised when Declan Rice was shown a second yellow card in the 50th minute for a tackle on Brighton’s Joel Veltman.
Playing with only ten men, Arsenal struggled to maintain their lead. Brighton capitalized on the situation, with Joao Pedro scoring the equalizer less than ten minutes after Rice’s dismissal. The match became tense as both teams pushed for a winner. Arsenal’s Havertz had a close chance saved by Brighton’s goalkeeper, Barr Verbruggen, while Brighton’s Jasin Ayari missed an open goal that could have sealed the victory.
The game ended in a 1-1 draw, marking the first time Arsenal has dropped points this season. Similarly, Brighton, who also had a perfect start to the season, saw their winning streak come to an end. The result was a setback for Arsenal as they look to maintain their strong form in the Premier League.
