Brighton 1-1 Arsenal - the fans' verdict

We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Brighton and Arsenal.

Here are some of your comments:

Brighton fans

Sarah: The first half was a walk in the park for Arsenal. Our defending was non-existent and our players all seemed to be playing their own game. Karou Mitoma is a phenomenal player but his technique on the touchline in the second half didn't work, with the ball going out of play six times. Joao Pedro's head collision was a clear penalty. The equaliser perked us up and we subsequently played much better. I actually thought we deserved to win but Arsenal are obviously a strong side, so no shame in a draw.

Shark: A good point after a poor first half. Arsenal had a couple of injuries but no one mentions that we were without Danny Welbeck, Evan Ferguson, Lewis Dunk, James Milner, Jack Hinshelwood, Mats Wieffer and Ferdi Kadioglu. We have been without all of these players, except for Dunk, for several weeks.

Paul: Definite penalty. Brighton were by far the better team and deserved to win. Arsenal looked far from being title contenders. Manchester City will finish above them.

Andy: Once again, Brighton fail to convert their obvious skill, class and dominance into points. A young team, developing their skills and relationships, should be allowed some lassitude. Besides, they have not been losing too many games. If they click like they can, watch out!

Arsenal fans

Ajayi: Arsenal were generally poor. They didn't play like a team that wanted to be champions. Brighton were more determined to get something from the match and they truly did. On the penalty, I think it's a controversial one. Premier League officials get football fans confused year in year out, and I believe something needed to be done about this.

Melvyn: The penalty decision? It is what it is - but both players headed the ball before the head clash, as the close up on Match of the Day confirms. It's a shame it wasn't outside the penalty area as it would have been a free-kick. We could have done with Gabriel Jesus scoring again but Arsenal have discovered a young star in Ethan Nwaneri. I hope his injury isn't too serious.

Poppy: All this game showed to me is why we need to sign attackers, preferably attackers who can and will put the game to bed instead of relying on players like Bukayo Saka and Nwaneri.

Salva: Mikel Arteta is about to fail again because of this single-mindedness. This team will not move forward without a balance of good strikers and players who can score goals. This rubbish of a false number nine cannot work. He reminds me of Arsene Wenger and he may end up not winning anything at Arsenal. He needs to listen to other voices, his cannot be the most accurate one all the time.