3 positives & negatives from disappointing 3-0 loss to Brighton

Positive #2: Reiss Nelson

Reiss Nelson was once again very impressive when he came on the pitch and, at this point, particularly with the injury to Martinelli, I believe he has more than earned a starting spot in the matchday squad.

He was direct, aggressive and by far the most likely player to make anything happen for us in the final third. For the final two matches of this season, I hope we get to see Nelson in the side from the start so he can truly prove himself at the Premier League level.

Negative #2: Lack of intensity

Arguably the most disappointing aspect of the defeat was the fact that the performance largely lacked any intensity from an attacking point of view. First and foremost, we must credit Brighton immensely for making it so difficult for the players to find their usual rhythm.

However, the players must also take a lot of responsibility. The vast majority of them struggled to have any impact on the game, and from an attacking perspective especially, found it very hard to impose themselves. Putting Manchester City aside, Brighton are the only side to come to the Emirates and not only outplay us, but outfight us, too.

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