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JAKARTA - Arsenal's hope to continue to put pressure on Manchester City in the hunt for the English Premier League title is increasingly difficult to materialize. Now, the Gunners have to be prepared to accept the harsh reality.

Arsenal failed to get three important points after being humiliated by Brighton and Hove Albion 0-3 in the 2022/2023 Premier League continued on Sunday night WIB. Unfortunately again, this defeat occurred at the Emirates Stadium, in front of their own supporters.

Brighton opened the scoring through Julio Enciso's goal in the second half before Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan increased their team's lead at the end of the match.

This result makes the chance to win Mikel Ateta's team running low after being four points behind Manchester City at the top of the standings, who just played the 35th match.

Arsenal are currently ranked second with 81 points from 36 matches. Meanwhile, Brighton maintains hope of appearing in European competitions next season, they are up sixth with 58 points from 34 matches, as quoted from Antara.

Brighton threatened first through Julio Enciso's left foot kick in the 12th minute, but his effort was blocked by goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.

Arsenal responded in the 16th minute through Martin Odegaard's left foot shot, unfortunately the ball was still off target.

In the 24th minute, Arsenal almost scored a goal if Gabriel Jesus' shot was not blocked by Brighton goalkeeper Jason Right with his foot.

The Gunners again failed to score in the 31st minute after Leandro Trossard's shot only hit the post.

Towards the end of the first half, Brighton created several chances to score, including Evan Ferguson's long-range shot which was still off Ramsdale's goal.

Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka's shot in injury time also narrowly wide on the right side of Brighton's goal. The first half ended with a score of 0-0.

Brighton successfully silenced Arsenal supporters in the 51st minute. Starting from the negligence of the home players, Pervis Estupinan sent a cross to Enciso which was completed with a header to break into Ramsdale's goal. The score became 1-0 for the home team.

Left behind by one goal, Arsenal tried to retaliate through a number of opportunities. However, their finish was still bad.

Too focused on attack, Arsenal conceded again in the 86th minute. Receiving Ramsdale's low pass, Trossard intends to send the ball forward, but hits Pascal Gross who is behind him.

The ball turned towards Arsenal's penalty box before it was finished with a Deniz Undav lob that passed Ramsdale and went into Arsenal's goal. Brighton won 2-0.

Brighton completed their form by scoring their third goal in injury time. Undav's long-range shot was parried by Ramsdale, but Estupinan's rebound ball was scored. Brighton won 3-0.

Lineup of players

Arsenal (4-3-3): Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White, Jakub Kiwior, Gabriel Magalhaes, Kieran Tierney, Martin Odegaard (Emile Smith-Rowe 77'), Jorginho (Reiss Nelson 60'), Granit Xhaka (Thomas Partey 60'), Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus (Eddie Nketiah 77'), Gabriel Martinelli (Leandro Trossard 20')

Brighton and Hove Albion (4-2-3-1): Jason mulai, Pervis Estupinan, Lewis Dunk, Levi Colwill, Pascal Gross, Billy Gilmour (Danny Welbeck 60'), Moiseres Caicedo,men Mitoma, Alexis Mac Allister, Julio Enciso (Deniz Undav 82'), Evan Ferguson (Facundo Buonanotte 77')