Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has expressed his disappointment after receiving a red card during the match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
The incident occurred early in the second half when Rice was shown a second yellow card for delaying the restart of play, following a foul on Brighton's Joel Veltman.
This decision left Arsenal to navigate the remainder of the match with ten men.
Taking to Instagram, Rice shared his thoughts on the incident and addressed Arsenal fans directly. "Disappointed. Didn’t feel it deserved a second yellow card but will learn and be better for it," he wrote.
Despite his frustration, Rice remained positive about the team's performance, adding, "Proud of the boys regardless & thank you for the amazing support Gunners."
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Kai Havertz scoring for Arsenal in the first half and Joao Pedro equalizing for Brighton shortly after Rice's dismissal. This result marked the first time Arsenal dropped points this season.
Looking ahead, Arsenal's next fixture is a highly anticipated North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur on September 15th. Rice's absence will be a significant blow for the Gunners, who will need to regroup and prepare for this crucial encounter.
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