Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi admitted a complete defeat to Arsenal in a match of the 17th round of the Premier League. This information is reported by the British newspaper Metro.

In the match that took place on December 17, Kaoru Mitoma, a Japanese midfielder belonging to Brighton, played the whole game and had a decisive moment in the 37th minute of the second half, but Brighton still lost 0-2. On the other hand, Arsenal, who had just suffered a complete shutout from Aston Villa and fell from the top spot, won this match and gained 36 points.

After the defeat, manager De Zerbi admitted his team’s complete loss but showed enthusiasm for the next step of the team. On the other hand, Jorginho, an Italian midfielder from Arsenal who responded to an interview by the British media Guardian after the match, commented that it is important for the team to keep winning to maintain momentum.

In addition, Gary Neville has stated his views on the Premier League championship battle this season. According to Neville’s speculation, Arsenal’s victory will have a certain impact on that battle.

Lastly, Arsenal, who won this match, was able to achieve a splendid victory with the team rallying in the absence of Tomiyasu Takehiro due to injury.