Seventeen-year-old Ethan Nwaneri opened the scoring for the Gunners in the 16th minute, showcasing remarkable composure to net his second Premier League goal.
Despite Arsenal's early advantage, Brighton mounted a resilient response in the second half. The turning point arrived in the 61st minute when Joao Pedro was awarded a penalty following a collision with Arsenal defender William Saliba. Pedro successfully converted the spot-kick, restoring parity for the Seagulls.
This result leaves Arsenal in second place with 40 points after 20 matches, trailing league leaders Liverpool by five points. Liverpool, with two games in hand, are scheduled to face Manchester United on Sunday, potentially extending their lead at the summit. Brighton, meanwhile, occupies 10th position with 28 points.
The match also highlighted Arsenal's current injury concerns, notably the absence of key players such as Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz.
Manager Mikel Arteta's decision to substitute Nwaneri at halftime, possibly as a precaution, further limited the team's attacking options.
Despite introducing a partially fit Martin Odegaard in the latter stages, Arsenal was unable to secure a decisive goal.
As the season progresses, Arsenal will need to address these challenges to maintain their pursuit of the Premier League title.
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