Brilliant Brighton were “outstanding” and made Arsenal “not look great”, says Merson

Pundit Paul Merson has praised Brighton & Hove Albion for their outstanding performance in a 3-0 victory over Arsenal at the Amex Stadium. Speaking on Soccer Saturday, Merson highlighted Brighton's relentless pressing, which prevented Mikel Arteta's side from establishing control or playing out from the back.

According to Merson, Brighton deserved full credit for forcing Arsenal into a poor performance, noting that the Gunners only broke the press twice during the match. He also highlighted the performances of Chema and Kostoulas, stating they caused significant problems for defenders Ezri Konsa and Gabriel.