November 09, (THEWILL) – Arsenal was knocked out of the third round of the EFL Cup, losing 3-1 at home to Brighton and Hove Albion, who had Kaoru Mitoma and Tariq Lamptey to thank for their winning goals in the second half.
Even though the Gunners dominated for significant stretches at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, they fell for just the second time in their last 20 appearances in the competition’s third round.
Eddie Nketiah’s opening goal had been cancelled out by Danny Welbeck’s penalty in the first half, but Mitoma and Lamptey scored goals in quick succession in the second half to put an end to Arsenal’s nine-game home winning streak.
On Saturday, Arsenal will play its last English Premier League match before the World Cup break at Wolves, and the following day, Brighton host Aston Villa.
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