Arsenal: Ljungberg needs ‘reaction’ after Brighton says Aluko
Arsenal saw their torrid Premier League form continue with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton at the Emirates, with Adam Webster and Neal Maupay on target for the visitors. And, amid the battle at the Emirates, Mesut Ozil's frustrations appeared to get the better of him.
Arsenal entered the game on a torrid run of eight games without a win. And, at the Emirates on Thursday night, Brighton inflicted another defeat on Unai Emery's struggling side.
Brighton took the lead through Webster in the first half before Alexandre Lacazette levelled for the Gunners.
Arsenal never looked like claiming all three points, however, with Maupay then giving Brighton a deserved lead and, in the end, a vital three points.
Ozil was picked by Freddie Ljungberg for the second consecutive game.
But the Germany international was unable to make an impact.
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil was angry after the Brighton Premier League defeat (Image: GETTY)
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Arsenal star Mesut Ozil appeared livid after the Brighton defeat (Image: GETTY)
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil toiled against Brighton (Image: GETTY)
Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin admitted after the game that the defeat to Brighton had crushed his team.
"I don't know what to say," he said.
"I have the feeling that whatever we do it doesn't come out right.
"The team gave its best, we created chances, we defended good but it seems like we need so many chances to score and teams score every chancee against us. I am lost for words a little bit.
"Every single player has given 100%. When we go out on to the pitch we want to win and give our best. I feel that our team was full of energy, it's hard to take. We have to keep going, I am sure 100% that results will come.
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"Football is like life sometimes, you go through ups and downs. I have won trophies here, had good seasons and bad seasons.
"Freddie has helped the team a lot this week. He has added a lot of energy to the dressing room."
Arsenal are next in action against West Ham at the London Stadium on Monday night (8pm).
After that, they then face crunch Manchester City, Everton, Bournemouth and Manchester United.