Reaction to Joao Pedro 's penalty against Arsenal was unanimous on Match of the Day as Gary Lineker and his pundit panel expressed shock at the award.

Joao Pedro won and converted a penalty after William Saliba made contact with the forwards head as they contested a high ball; the Arsenal defender made a slight touch with the ball before clashing with Pedro;

Arsenal were forced to settle for a point following a controversial penalty decision after William Saliba was penalised for a foul on Joao Pedro

Thomas Partey has lifted the lid on how "frustrated" the Arsenal dressing room was after their 1-1 draw at Brighton.

Joao Pedro dents Arsenal title hopes as Brighton earn a point - New England manager Thomas Tuchel was among those in attendance.

Arsenal have drawn away at Brighton, therefore missing the chance to close the gap at the top of the Premier League table to three points. Ethan Nwaneri marked his second Premier League start with a goal after 16 minutes, but Joao Pedro’s rather controversial second half penalty means the Gunners had to settle for a share of the points.

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw against Brighton after Joao Pedro’s controversial penalty ensured the Seagulls’ earned a deserved point. The Gunners took the lead in the early stages through Ethan Nwaneri and looked on course for a fourth successive win.

Arsenal drop valuable points as Brighton claim draw through Joao Pedro penalty - The result leave Mikel Arteta’s side five points adrift of leaders Liverpool.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left lamenting a controversial penalty decision on Saturday, the likes of which he said he has “never seen,” and which consigned his team to a 1-1 draw at Brighton.