Overview
- Arsenal dropped points early in the season with a 1-1 draw against Brighton.
- Declan Rice received his first Premier League red card, sparking controversy over refereeing decisions.
- Kai Havertz scored for Arsenal, but Joao Pedro equalized for Brighton after Rice's dismissal.
- Manager Mikel Arteta criticized the inconsistency of the refereeing decisions.
- Rice's suspension adds to Arsenal's midfield challenges with upcoming matches against Tottenham, Atalanta, and Manchester City.