Arsenal 1-3 Brighton: Seagulls Soar into Last 16 with Emirates Stadium Triumph
Brighton Overcomes Arsenal's Lead for Carabao Cup Victory
London, England - Brighton & Hove Albion put in a spirited performance to upset Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium, booking their spot in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Arsenal's Early Advantage Dwindles
Arsenal drew first blood through Eddie Nketiah's goal. However, Brighton fought back tenaciously, with Danny Welbeck equalizing from the penalty spot. In the second half, Kaoru Mitoma's clinical finish and Tariq Lamptey's goal sealed Arsenal's fate, sending the Seagulls into the next round.
"We're delighted with the win," said Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi. "We showed great determination and belief to overcome a strong Arsenal side. We're excited to face another challenge in the fourth round."
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta rued his team's missed opportunities. "We controlled the game in the first half, but we failed to capitalize on our chances," he said. "Brighton played well, and we need to learn from this defeat and improve."
The Carabao Cup draw for the fourth round will be held on Thursday, November 10th. Brighton will be hoping for a favorable draw as they aim to continue their cup run.
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