Arsenal were left to lament a hugely controversial refereeing decision after Declan Rice was sent off during their dramatic draw against Brighton in the Premier League.
The Gunners dropped points in only their third game of the season at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday lunchtime following back-to-back 2-0 wins over Wolves and Aston Villa to begin the new campaign, suffering an early blow in their latest anticipated title battle with reigning champions Manchester City.