‌Arsenal peppered the visiting goal for the remainder of the half but it wasn't until the 52nd minute that Georginio Rutter inadvertently doubled their lead by heading a teasing Declan Rice corner past his own keeper. Here are Mirror Football's five talking points...Arsenal forced into late Declan Rice change as Mikel Arteta explains why star is out READ MORE :1. Rice steps upView 4 Images Declan Rice filled in at right-back for Arsenal vs Brighton (Image: Shaun Botterill)Is there anything he can't do? ‌Big money signings don't always work out in the Premier League. He never looked like adding to the five Premier League goals he has to his name to date and scrutiny on the striker's contributions continue to grow.

Source: Daily Mirror December 27, 2025 23:21 UTC