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Arsenal player ratings vs Brighton: 2-1 defeat dents top four hopes

By Ross Kennerley

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Joel Veltman of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on as a flare is thrown onto the pitch during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on April 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Joel Veltman of Brighton & Hove Albion looks on as a flare is thrown onto the pitch during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on April 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 09: Martin Oedegaard of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on April 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Martin Odegaard (CM) – 4/10 – Tried to instigate matters from a slightly deeper position but gave away too many cheap fouls. Nowhere near enough positive influence on the game despite his best efforts.

Scored late on from distance, but it wasn’t enough.

Sambi Lokonga (CM) – 4/10 – He struggled massively in the first half. Sitting in the base of midfield he doesn’t have the ability to turn defence into attack like Partey does and his distribution, both short and long, left plenty to be desired.

Was guilty of some slack moments in possession that put Arsenal under unnecessary pressure, with only the occasional burst forward on the ball with a second half improvement.

Emile Smith Rowe (AM) – 3/10 – Offered nothing in the left No. 8 role in the first half with no forward motions or incision to his play, always receiving with his back to goal.

It was a frighteningly poor showing from him all around, with and without the ball.

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