Arsenal title hopes in tatters as Brighton silence the Emirates
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rsenal’s Premier League title hopes are all however over after defeat at dwelling to Brighton on Sunday.
A ruthless efficiency from the Seagulls dominated the Gunners virtually from the primary whistle, as Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan all scored within the second half.
With relentless Manchester City profitable at Everton within the earlier kickoff to maneuver 4 factors clear, Arsenal knew solely a victory would suffice to maintain them within the hunt.
But they produced a laboured show in opposition to the artful south coast membership, which means City can now win the title in opposition to Chelsea subsequent Sunday.
Arsenal’s former Brighton ahead Leandro Trossard struck the crossbar within the first half, however Arsenal appeared deflated after Enciso struck within the 51st minute and crestfallen when Undav lobbed over Aaron Ramsdale within the 86th minute.
Estupinan accomplished Arsenal’s distress in stoppage time.
A fifth league defeat of the season left Arsenal on 81 factors with two video games remaining to City’s 85 with three left and victory for Pep Guardiola’s facet subsequent weekend in opposition to Chelsea would wrap up City’s fifth title in six seasons.
Brighton have 58 factors with 4 video games nonetheless remaining.
Additional reporting by Reuters.