This archive report was first published on 20 June 2020.
Arsenal's Second Consecutive Loss: Brighton Wins 2-1 ¶
On June 20, 2020, Arsenal suffered their second consecutive defeat in the Premier League, losing 2-1 to Brighton.
The Gunners had previously lost to Manchester City, and their fans were hoping for a win against Brighton. However, they were disappointed once again.
Neal Maupay scored the winning goal for Brighton in the 90th minute, securing a 2-1 win for the hosts.
The match was a closely contested one, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Pascal Gross had the first chance to score for Brighton in the 5th minute, but Arsenal goalie Leno saved his shot.
Later, Bukayo Saka had a chance to score for Arsenal, but he failed to beat goalkeeper Mathew Ryan.
The first half ended goalless, with both teams struggling to find the back of the net.
Arsenal finally got the breakthrough in the 68th minute through Nicolas Pepe, who scored after getting an assist from Bukayo Saka.
However, Lewis Dunk restored parity for Brighton in the 75th minute, scoring after getting a loose ball.
The match ended with Brighton securing a 2-1 win over Arsenal, their second consecutive defeat in the Premier League.
