Brighton hit back to deny ten-man Arsenal

Brighton and Hove Albion ended Arsenal's winning start to the new Premier League season with a 1-1 draw at the Emirates on Saturday, with the home side holding on with 10 men after Declan Rice's controversial second-half sending off.

Arsenal dominated the first half and deservedly lead at half time after Kai Havertz finished brilliantly in the 38th minute, having been played in expertly by Bukayo Saka.

Four minutes into the second half, however, Arsenal's task was made all the harder when Rice was sent off after picking up a second yellow card. Brazilian striker Joao Pedro fired Brighton level 12 minutes later.

Both sides missed golden chances to win the contest late on, but they each had to settle for a point that keeps Arsenal and Brighton unbeaten from their three games so far.

Evan Ferguson was left out of the Brighton squad completely. The 19-year-old has been included in Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland squad for next week's UEFA Nations League games against England and Greece but hasn't played since March.