Brighton 1-1 Arsenal: Player Ratings as the Gunners lose further ground on Liverpool in a frustrating draw at the AmEx Stadium

Brighton hosted Arsenal at the American Express Stadium in the Premier League on January 4 and the two teams played out an exciting 1-1 draw.

The Gunners made a fantastic start to the game and were led by young star Ethan Nwaneri, who grabbed the opening goal with a lovely finish after 16 minutes. They continued to dominate possession but were unable to convert their chances, while Brighton struggled to create much in the first half.

However, the Seagulls came out for the second half with renewed vigour and earned a penalty at the hour-mark. Joao Pedro stepped up and converted to make it 1-1. Both Arsenal and Brighton struggled to create much as the game ended in a cagey fashion.

On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings.

Brighton Player Ratings vs Arsenal

Goalkeeper

Bart Verbruggen – 7/10

He made two saves in a decent performance between the sticks for Brighton.

Defenders

Joel Veltman – 7/10

Veltman won six duels, making three clearances and one interception. He was also booked for a rash tackle.

Jan Paul van Hecke – 7/10

Van Hecke won five duels in defence, making eight clearances as well. He also played one key pass.

Igor Julio – 7/10

Julio had a decent game as he made two interceptions and one block before going off injured.

Pervis Estupinan – 7/10

He won seven duels on the left side of Brighton’s defence, making three tackles and one clearance.

Midfielders

Carlos Baleba – 6.5/10

Baleba had a decent game in the middle of the park for his team.

Matt O’Riley – 6.5/10

O’Riley failed to make an impact on the proceedings and was subbed off in the second half.

Yasin Ayari – 7/10

Ayari played one key pass, won four duels, and made two interceptions and one clearance.

Forwards

Brajan Gruda – 6/10

Gruda had a poor game on the right flank and was subbed off in the second half.

Simon Adingra – 6/10

Adingra could not make an impact on the game either in a subpar performance.

Joao Pedro – 8/10

Pedro had a great game as he scored from the spot. He also completed two dribbles, won seven duels and made one clearance.

Substitutes

Georginio Rutter – 6.5/10

He came on at half-time in place of O’Riley and played well.

Yankuba Minteh – 6.5/10

He replaced Gruda at the interval and put in a good performance.

Kaoru Mitoma – 6.5/10

He replaced Adingra and put in a decent performance for Brighton.

Adam Webster – 7/10

He won four duels, making two clearances and one interception in a good cameo.

Manager

Fabian Hurzeler – 7/10

He set his team up well and secured an important result.

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Arsenal Player Ratings vs Brighton

Goalkeeper

David Raya – 7/10

Raya made three saves between the sticks for Arsenal in a good performance.

Defenders

Thomas Partey – 7/10

Partey won four duels on the right side of defence, making three tackles and one interception.

William Saliba – 6.5/10

Saliba was unlucky to concede a penalty but had a decent game apart from that moment.

Gabriel Magalhaes – 6.5/10

Gabriel looked off-colour for the Gunners against Brighton.

Riccardo Calafiori – 7/10

Calafiori had a decent game as he won six duels, making two tackles and two interceptions.

Midfielders

Declan Rice – 8/10

Rice had a great game for Arsenal as he played four key passes and three crosses. He also won four duels and made one interception.

Jorginho – 6.5/10

Jorginho had a decent game for the Gunners in midfield and was subbed off in the second half.

Mikel Merino – 7/10

Merino played well in midfield and grabbed an assist for his team’s first goal.

Forwards

Ethan Nwaneri – 7.5/10

Nwaneri had a good first half as he scored the first goal of the game, but also picked up a yellow card.

Gabriel Jesus – 6.5/10

Jesus could not replicate his form in recent games in a disappointing performance.

Leandro Trossard – 7/10

Trossard had a decent game as he passed the ball with 89% accuracy and won four duels.

Substitutes

Gabriel Martinelli – 6.5/10

He replaced Nwaneri at the interval but failed to make an impact on the game.

Martin Odegaard – 6.5/10

He replaced Jorginho shortly after the hour-mark but could not make an impact.

Manager

Mikel Arteta – 7/10

He set his team up well with the resources available but would be disappointed with two dropped points.

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