'Best player on the pitch' - Michael Dawson buzzing as Enock Mwepu destroys Arsenal

Brighton took the lead at the Emirates Stadium when Leandro Trossard turned home a low cross from Enock Mwepu to finish a good move from the visitors.

Arsenal had struggled to create chances but thought they had levelled through a close-range effort from Gabriel Martinelli, only for a lengthy VAR check to cancel out his header.

Brighton doubled their lead through Mwepu’s low drive from the edge of the box following a neat interchange between Trossard and Moises Caicedo.

Dawson said: "He has been brilliant for the whole match and easily the best player on the pitch. His work rate and composure on the ball has been unbelievable.

"Trossard and Caicedo linked well and his cross came across and Mwepu's finish was excellent. The technique and skill to side-foot beyond Ramsdale on the half volley was something else.

"A really good goal, it's along way back for Arsenal and well deserved."

Arsenal named Granit Xhaka at left-back as they made two changes for the visit of Brighton.

The Gunners lost 3-0 at Crystal Palace on Monday night and the injured Thomas Partey was replaced by Albert Sambi Lokonga.

Nuno Tavares was hauled off at half-time at Selhurst Park and lost his place to Gabriel Martinelli as Xhaka filled in at full-back.

Brighton ended a six-game losing streak with a 0-0 draw at home to bottom club Norwich last weekend and Graham Potter stuck with the same starting XI.