The Premier League has issued a statement on Brighton’s controversial penalty in their 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Saturday. The Seagulls were able to take a point off Mikel Arteta’s men, thanks to a penalty from Joao Pedro in the second half.

Arsenal lost control at Brighton and look off the pace in the title race as a result - creative solutions might be needed in weeks to come

After drawing 1-1 with Brighton in a game most Gooners felt controversially denied us all 3 points with that awkward penalty the Seagulls were given, some of us felt we were out of the title race.

Arsenal were given a huge let-off by Liverpool in the title race at the weekend, but Mikel Arteta's side has been hit by another injury problem as it plays catch-up to the Reds.