Arsenal news: Declan Rice punishment verdict reached as duo handed gutting blow

Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season in a 3-0 loss to Brighton, with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas, and Chema Andres. During the match, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice avoided a red card after an off-the-ball incident involving Brighton's Malick Yalcouye. Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher agreed with the decision, labeling the incident petulant but not violent conduct.

Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie will remain in London during the international break due to reported physical issues, missing Ecuador's upcoming fixtures under new manager Marcelo Gallardo. Additionally, Rice has pulled out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for workload management, joining Chelsea's Cole Palmer in withdrawing from international duty.