Latest editorial
Arsenal drop valuable points as Brighton claim draw through penalty
Brighton and Hove Albion's Joao Pedro scores their side's first goal of the game from a penalty during the Premier League match at the American Express Stadium, Brighton, January 4, 2025
The Europe v US rivalry has never been just about putts and points. This year, it’s about whether sport can still unite a divided nation, writes EDDIE PELLS
Brighton 1–1 Arsenal
by Layth Yousif
at Falmer stadium
BRIGHTON held the Gunners to a 1-1 draw to freeze Arsenal’s title momentum on a bitterly cold evening on the south coast.
The award, and conversion by Joao Pedro, of a controversial penalty on 61 minutes ensured Arsenal remained five points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, with Arne Slot’s side having two games in hand.
More from this author
Substitutes Gabi Martinelli and Leo Trossard seal Champions League victory in Bilbao
