Ethan Nwaneri peels away into celebration after scoring for Arsenal.
Arsenal were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Brighton & Hove Albion at their American Express Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday, January 4. The result sees the Gunners lose ground on leaders Liverpool, whom they trail by five points having played two games more. As for the Seagulls, they remain in 10th place with 28 points from 20 games.
Arsenal players celebrate their goal. - Source: Getty
Arsenal made a strong start to the contest as they looked to take the game to Brighton in the early exchanges. Most of their attacking threat came from the familiar right flank, but this time from teenager Ethan Nwaneri, who made an electric start to the game. He scored with a tidy finish to put the Gunners a goal up in the 16th minute as they were rewarded for decisive play.
