"Brighton started confidently against a much-changed Arsenal side with Carlos Baleba trying his luck from distance which stung the palms of Kepa Arrizabalaga inside two minutes. Up the other end a few moments later, Mikel Merino was not far from finding the top corner after a positive drive from Ethan Nwaneri. The frantic opening continued when Georginio Rutter broke clear on the right-hand side but Kepa got down well to block the Frenchman's strike."
"Arsenal had an early chance to utilise their strengths from set-pieces the corner actually ended up presenting a chance for Brighton on the counter, with Rutter feeding Stefanos Tzimas who should have found the net when clear through on goal. It was Diego Gomez's turn next to threaten the goal for the Seagulls, firing just wide from distance as the visitors' impressive start continued."
Arsenal defeated Brighton 2-0 at the Emirates to secure a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka scored the goals that decided the tie. Brighton dominated large periods and squandered numerous clear chances, with Georginio Rutter, Stefanos Tzimas, Diego Gomez and Jan Paul van Hecke among those who missed opportunities. Mikel Arteta rested several regulars and blooded youngsters such as 15-year-old Max Dowman, while Kepa Arrizabalaga made important saves. Arsenal defended resolutely and benefited from Brighton's profligacy to progress despite a much-changed, inexperienced starting lineup.
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