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

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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Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Eddie Nketiah – 6/10 – Had some nice moments and touches playing as a shadow striker and cutting in off the left. A strong cameo.

Nicolas Pepe – 4/10 – When faced with as many bodies behind the ball as this there is precious little that Pepe can contribute.

Mikel Arteta – 0/10 – If anyone knows what is was that the manager intended to do, please weigh in.

Having lost his best midfielder he moved his second best midfielder to left-back, a move that didn’t work, and one that he didn’t alter. The system, shape and changes solved nothing. An absolute disaster from Arteta.

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