Brighton stun Arsenal to dent Gunners' top-four ambitions despite late Martin Odegaard goal

Brighton downed Arsenal who fell to their second successive defeat, putting the race for a top-four spot in the Premier League out of their hands. Enock Mwepu set up Leandro Trossard for the first and then scored the second to seal the game.

Ad/> Arsenal were given hope a minute from time when, less than 60 seconds after hitting the bar from a free kick — and Eddie Nketiah smashing the follow up against the woodwork — Martin Odegaard's effort from 30 yards was deflected off Danny Welbeck and flew over the head of Robert Sanchez. Premier LeaguePartey injury ‘significant’ — Arsenal boss ArtetaYESTERDAY AT 12:48 In-between Arsenal had a goal ruled out by VAR when Gabriel Martinelli headed home from a yard out.

The result leaves the Gunners, who fell to a 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Monday, behind their North London rivals Tottenham. Brighton, who snapped a run of six defeats and a draw in seven games, rise to 11th spot.