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Fans in awe of Brighton sh*thousery after beating Arsenal to leave Mikel Arteta gutted

Fans were left in awe of the sh*thousery from Brighton after beating Arsenal to leave Mikel Arteta gutted with title hopes blown.

Brighton picked up a 3-0 at the Emirates to surely end the Gunners’ Premier League title hopes, with Man City in firm control and no one seems able to stop them.

Second-half goals from Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan move Seagulls up to sixth in the table; Arsenal four points behind Man City, who need one win to claim title.

Player ratings (via Sky)

Arsenal: Ramsdale (6), White (5), Kiwior (5), Gabriel (5), Tierney (6), Jorginho (6), Xhaka (6), Saka (6), Odegaard (6), Martinelli (6), Jesus (6).

Subs: Trossard (4), Nelson (6), Partey (6), Nketiah (6), Smith Rowe (6).

Brighton: Steele (7), Caicedo (8), Dunk (8), Colwill (8), Estupinan (8), Gross (7), Gilmour (6), Enciso (7), Mac Allister (7), Mitoma (8), Ferguson (7).

Subs: Welbeck (7), Buonanotte (6), Undav (7).

Player of the match: Pervis Estupinan

Brighton striker Deniz Undav speaking to Sky Sports: “We showed a good reaction after defeat by Everton. It was a big three points and we’re happy we got the win.

“The manager showed us a Michael Jordan video, to show us how he motivated himself for each game. He showed us after the defeat by Everton and I think it was the right choice to show us the video and we showed today how mentally strong we are.”

Goalkeeper Jason Steele added: “Last week was a freak result. We’re still learning and it showed us that we have to maintain our mental attitude week in, week out.

“After last week it was a case of resetting and making sure we were fully prepared for today. It was massive for us, We’ve now beaten Manchester United and Arsenal in the last three games, and if we can’t grow from that and take confidence from that then we’re doing something wrong.”

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard talking to Sky Sports: “Yeah it feels like that [whether the title is over]. It is going to be very difficult now we have to be honest. It is tough to take.

“It is not a good feeling at the moment. The way we played, particularly in the second half, I don’t know what happened to be honest. It feels like there is no hope now.

“In the first half we did a lot of good things and had moments to create big chances but we gave them more and more momentum in the second half.

“We wanted to come here and continue like we have in the last two games, get a good result and keep pushing. It is a big disappointment.

“I don’t think mentality was an issue. We were good going into the game but in the game was a different story and we have to accept it and learn from it.”

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck speaking to Match of the Day: “It was very important we responded after the last game. We stuck to our morals, played our football and got a great victory at the end of the day.

“It’s not something that happens by luck. We work hard during the week and today it’s paid off. We got the goals on top of the performance and it’s a great day for the club. It puts us in a great position and we want to push on.

“It is a tough one [for Arsenal to take]. I have a great affiliation with the club, I loved my time here and everyone’s always given me a good reception when I’ve come back. But it’s football and you have to remain professional and we’ve done that today.

“The season’s not over yet. We want to finish strongly, as best as we can. The manager never lets us think we’ve done enough. We’ve improved again this year and want to keep improving, keep pushing on.”

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta talking to BBC Match of the Day: “We discussed that Brighton were difficult to chase against. The first half was very competitive. We should have capitalised better than we did. The second half was about keeping doing that and making a couple of adjustments but we conceded very early and after that it was the game they wanted. We tried to react but we gave a silly goal away and the team had no answers from 2-0.

“We knew the challenge we had today. It was very different to the one we had at Newcastle. I was stood here and very proud of what we did last week but today we have to apologise to our people. We have to move on very quickly and not keep that feeling for a long time.

“I have no idea [if Man City will lose it] but I have to think about what we can do better and what we can do to beat Nottingham Forest.

“It is difficult to see that picture [season to be proud of] today. When the team shows the face in the second half it shows we have things to adjust. Any time in this league can punish you and that would happen in the Champions League too.”

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaking to Sky Sports: “A week ago I was standing here feeling proud and today we have to apologise for the performance in the second halt. It was not acceptable.

“Mathematically, it’s still possible, but today it’s impossible to think about it. We need to digest the result and the performance in the second half, understand why and have a different reaction.

“Brighton were really good when we became really poor. Before that it was the game we expected. The first half we knew that, the way they play, they make the game compeitive. It was difficult to get a long sequence of play. We conceded when they were direct in behind and the second one we gave away was a silly one. Then the team had no answers.

“We had to be more aggressive and take chances They used the space well and we got punished. I will always defend my players so the person responsible is me. After a defeat like this at home you have to make analysis of yourself first before looking at anybody else.”

Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi speaking to Match of the Day: “We spent four or five days feeling terrible [after the Everton defeat]. Now I’m very happy because we showed the quality of play, the character, the patience. We are working on our mentality to adapt to play a lot of games in a few days.

“I think we deserved to win because we played with courage to win the game, not just to spend a day in London. Arsenal are still a big, big team but I think we deserved to win because we played better.

“It’s not enough to qualify for the Europa League. We have four games [left to play] and they’re all tough games. We have 58 points and that’s not enough. We have to win other games and the first game will be in Newcastle [on Thursday]. We know it will be difficult but to qualify for Europe we have to push for another 15 days.

“I enjoy working with the players. I am very lucky to be their coach and I am very happy they enjoy working with me. It’s a great satisfaction for me, but I would like to speak about everything at the end of the season because we are fighting for a historic target for us, for our club, for our fans, and we have to make our fans and our club happy.”

Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi speaking to Sky Sports: “I’m pleased for the performance. It was a tough game and today was more difficult because on Monday we lost an incredible game.

“I’m really proud that my players showed our style and we showed character. Without this part of football, you can play well and score goals but without patience and mentality you won’t reach your targets.

“We are working to become a big team. We are not a big team yet but if you want to compete with a big team like Arsenal and qualify for Europe, we have to progress our mentality.

“The players are the most important thing. I’m lucky to have players at this level. I’m working to give them my ideas and mentality but without good players you can’t achieve these results.

As mentioned, fans were in awe of the sh*thousery from Brighton after beating Arsenal to leave Mikel Arteta gutted…

@morkleft: Some say he’s still sliding

@EddieSale: Love this guy! What a manager! Chelsea you don’t know what a big favour you did us. Cheers Todd 👍👊🔵⚪️

@StenningAdam: Just when you think you couldn’t love this man anymore he goes and does this ❤️😍 #BHAFC

@ericsaddler2: C’mon Brighton shithouse the life out of arteta

@TheOrigJonny: Cue the celebration police

@BHAFC_Andre: We play some disgracefully good football. It’s actually insane. We always have a spare man if we can beat the press and we have the pace and skill to go vertical when a team is playing deep. De zerbi is turning football into art every week. He’s a genius.

@sussexbythesea4: Where this man is taking us I don’t know. Anything is possible with this legend. #BHAFC

@AndyMitten3:
New jeans needed but WTF
We screwed up Arsenal’s chances AGAIN!!!!!

@Jasonward_: 😂😂😂 set of bollocks on the man. Surprised he didn’t knock arteta over given how often the twat is out of his technical area!

@thomasagnew18: Things you love to see 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️

@hanskraaysclogs: At some time with someone Roberto De Zerbi will win the Champions League I’m absolutely sure unfortunately it won’t be with us but we are blessed to have whatever time we have with this man #BHAFC

@TweetingSeagull: Love that Brighton have been giving Sky this kind of access. A sign of the clubs ethos: Open, Innovative and Brave. #bhafc

@SamJohnsonxx: It’s giving Paolo Di Canio

@albion_chat: De Zerbi got his subs absolutely spot on today. Opened up Arsenal more and more as the game went on. Bringing on Welbeck for Gilmour when already one up is complete bravery and fearlessness. Our manager. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 #bhafc

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