The game saw Trossard, a former Arsenal player, scoring against his old club. While some players choose not to celebrate out of respect for their former employers, there was no danger when Trossard raced through to score Arsenal’s third late on. A fan shared a photo of his celebrations on social media and expressed mixed emotions, with some fans expressing disappointment in his departure from the club. Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed disappointment after his team dropped to 10th place with their defeat.

He attributed their struggle to compete against Arsenal to the absence of several injured players and expressed optimism about the future with the potential of young players. The match ended with Mikel Arteta’s team securing a win and ending the day at the top of the table. This ignited a debate about whether players should celebrate against their former clubs, prompting discussions in the comments section. In addition to the match insights, there was an advertisement about joining a new WhatsApp community to receive daily Mirror Football content and special offers.

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