EPL: Arsenal suffer embarrassing 1-2 loss to Brighton

A dejected Jack Wilshere (left) after Arsenal conceded a goal against Brighton during their EPL match yesterday. Pics/Getty Images

Arsene Wenger remains under intense pressure as his Arsenal side were deservedly beaten 1-2 by an impressive Brighton side at the AMEX Stadium yesterday.

The Gunners went into the contest on the back of damaging defeats to Manchester City in both the League Cup final and the Premier League, as well as losing the home leg of their Europa League tie with Ostersund.

Angry Arsenal supporters display anti-Wenger banners yesterday

And their season continues to unravel following this 2-1 reverse, with a large section of the travelling support calling for Wenger's head at one point in the first half. Wenger had said confidence was low at the Emirates Stadium and it showed as Seagulls skipper Lewis Dunk opened the scoring on seven minutes before Glenn Murray doubled the advantage.

Arsenal responded in fits and starts, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang turning home the consolation before the interval, but the Gunners left for north London still with only three away league wins to their name this season.

While Arsenal are low on self-belief, Brighton are flying as they remain unbeaten in all competitions since January 20. They have two players up for the Premier League player of the month award and, in Chris Hughton, a boss nominated for the manager's accolade.

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