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Unbothered

Kevin De Bruyne provided a blunt three-word response when asked to comment on contract negotiations with Manchester City.

The 33-year-old is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad and is free to speak to foreign clubs regarding a free transfer.

Speaking to Sky Sports after City's 4-1 win over West Ham, De Bruyne was asked to comment of the progress of contract talks.

To which he simply stated: "I don't care."

He then added: "I am just trying to get back to my level. I feel like every week I'm getting better. Fitness wise I'm getting better and able to run 90 minutes now.

"It's been an uncomfortable couple of months with the injury, but I am getting better, performing better and better so that's it."

Spurred on

Tottenham have confirmed their first January transfer after unveiling the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.

Spurs have splashed out £12.5million on the 21-year-old with the club currently without two senior goalkeepers.

First-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario remains out with a long-term ankle injury, while back-up Fraser Forster was struck down by illness ahead of the 2-1 Premier League loss to Newcastle on Saturday.

As first reported by talkSPORT, Forster's absence led to Spurs handing 25-year-old Brandon Austin his senior debut for the lunchtime clash – nine years after the goalkeeper arrived at the club in 2015.

But Kinsky will now be looking to stake his place in the first team ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg with Liverpool on Wednesday.

The youngster has penned a six-and-a-half-year deal until 2031 in north London.

Spot of bother

Brighton's controversial penalty against Arsenal left Gary Lineker and Danny Murphy in shock that it was given.

William Saliba was adjudged to have headbutted Joao Pedro after both men went for a header, with the Seagulls striker falling to the floor as the Gunners defender stayed on his feet.

Pedro ultimately converted his spot-kick to earn Brighton a 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.

And speaking on Match of the Day, ex-Liverpool star Murphy couldn't believe that it was given.

He said: "Players coming together accidentally, going for the ball, I don't want to see penalties given for. Most people don't."

It was a view shared by host Lineker, who stated: "'I agree.

"I've watched football for far too long and I've never seen a penalty given for a clash of heads. It happens in every corner!"

Meeting planned

Liverpool's Premier League clash with Manchester United is currently still set to go ahead on Sunday afternoon.

However, there is set to be another meeting with fan safety a concern due to weather conditions in the region.

Rain, snow, and ice have blighted Liverpool and the North West in recent days.

And conditions on Sunday have seen gritters deployed in the area.

A statement from Liverpool on Sunday morning said: "A safety meeting was held this morning to assess the weather and travel conditions for today’s fixture against Manchester United at Anfield.

"At this stage the match is planned to go ahead as normal and every effort is being made to get the game on.

"A further safety meeting will take place again at midday to assess the latest conditions.

"We will update supporters just as soon as we can. Please take extra care out there, Reds."

'A clear penalty'

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler is certain that his side's penalty was correctly awarded at the Amex.

The German assessed the incident between Joao Pedro and William Saliba and claimed there was no doubt about it.

Hurzeler said post-match: "It was a clear penalty.

"It is head to head but if it is another piece of the body everybody would say it was a penalty.

"Joao Pedro places the ball with his head and Saliba comes too late, therefore it was a clear one."

Another injury

Arsenal have been dealt another injury blow.

They're already without Bukayo Saka for the foreseeable future, and now his replacement out wide has picked up an issue.

Ethan Nwaneri has taken Saka's place in the last two games and he scored the opening goal this evening.

But he was substituted at half-time in a strange switch.

Mikel Arteta has now confirmed why Nwaneri was taken off.

He explained to BBC Match of the Day: "Really bad news because I think we've lost him.

"We had to take him off at half-time with some muscular issues."

Should he be sidelined, he'll join Saka and Kai Havertz who has missed the last two games through illness.

Gabriel Martinelli has been carrying a knock too, meaning Arsenal's forwards are being obliterated by issues.

'I’ve never seen that in my life'

Just like Joao Pedro was expected to agree with his penalty being awarded, Mikel Arteta has unsurprisingly disagreed.

Reviewing Arsenal's draw at the Amex, Arteta said: “I’m disappointed because we wanted to win the game.

"We started the game with good actions and a good goal. We knew it was going to be a challenging game.

“We gave too many balls away in the second half and we’re very disappointed with the penalty.

"I’ve never seen that in my life – and Saliba touches the ball. [It wasn’t a penalty] for me, no.

He continued: “We’re playing every three days. I understand how much we want to [win].

"But in terms of the quality and the consistency and doing the simple things right against a competitive team, we didn’t do enough today.”

On falling off the pace in the Premier League title race, Arteta added: “We wanted to win and we weren’t able to do that.

"We’re very disappointed with the [penalty] decision. Other than that, we’ll try to improve and prepare for our next game.”

Pedro's penalty

Joao Pedro's penalty has led to some controversy.

His head-on-head collision with William Saliba led to a penalty after the referee pointed to the spot and VAR agreed.

The connection between the two players was minimal, but it was there, and that was enough for it to stand.

Although it has split opinion between fans.

Brighton striker Pedro has been asked what he thought, and there is no surprise that he thought it was the correct decision.

“I tried to control the ball and then [William Saliba] hit me," he told Sky Sports post-match.

"It’s good that I scored. I always try to be positive with goals and assists.

"I like the feeling [of scoring] and hopefully I’ll score more.”

Bogey team

Arsenal have failed to beat a team home and away in a Premier League season despite going 1-0 up in both games for a ninth time.

Brighton are the only opponent this has now happened against twice in the competition, with it also happening in 2018/19.

The Gunners have led against the Seagulls in both of their meetings, but they've been unable to hang on.

And this evening was worrying for them, as they were second-best for the entire second half.

They can't afford to be giving away leads when already being so far behind Liverpool in the title race.

FT: Brighton 1-1 Arsenal

It's a great day for Liverpool in the Premier League title race!

Arsenal have dropped some more points at Brighton!

The Reds now have the chance to move EIGHT points clear at the top of the table against Manchester United tomorrow.

Mikel Arteta's side took the lead at the Amex, but apart from their goal, they didn't threaten the hosts at all.

The result leaves them falling off the back of their rivals, who also have another game in hand after tomorrow's game.

Brighton 1-1 Arsenal

We're now a couple of minutes into SIX added on.

Arsenal are still struggling to have any joy going forward.

Their latest attack breaks down as Leandro Trossard cuts inside and blazes well over the crossbar.

Brighton will now look to get the ball up the pitch and try to create one more chance to maybe steal this.

If they can't, the Gunners may have one more opportunity themselves.

Brighton 1-1 Arsenal

Time is running out for both sides.

Brighton haven’t drawn four league games in a row since October 2014 in the Championship under Sami Hyypia.

They're on the brink of doing so again 10 years later.

Yasin Ayari has just sent a free-kick just wide for the hosts who still look the more likely team to score another.

Arsenal haven't really had a chance at all since the break.

CHANCE! Brighton 1-1 Arsenal

What a chance for Brighton!

Yankuba Minteh drives clear into the box...

He has no one closing him down, just like Ethan Nwaneri in the first half, so he tries to put one in the bottom corner.

But his effort is off target and two of his teammates who slid in to try and tap home where unable to get a touch.

Arsenal should be behind here!

Brighton 1-1 Arsenal

15 minutes to go at the Amex!

Arsenal have been on the backfoot since conceding.

In fact, they've been off it for the whole second half, only having one shot at goal so far since half time.

That has let Brighton back into it and it's the hosts who look the most threatening at the moment.

Dropping more points would be damaging for the Gunners, so they need to step things up as time ticks on.

Brighton 1-1 Arsenal

Martin Odegaard is on for Arsenal.

The captain will come on to try and create.

Mikel Arteta confirmed that Odegaard has been suffering from illness ahead of this game.

So it will be interesting to see if he's on top form.

The Gunners need him to be...

Brighton 0-1 Arsenal

This second half has started in a similar pattern.

Arsenal have seen a decent amount of the ball, but they've not done too much with it and Gabriel Jesus has made a couple of fouls.

Brighton keep getting bodies forward and they're trying to create, although they've not had any luck so far.

Something needs to happen to get this game going.

Brighton 0-1 Arsenal

Back underway between Brighton and Arsenal.

Goalscorer Ethan Nwaneri is surprisingly taken off at half time, with Gabriel Martinelli taking his place.

Brighton bring on Georginio Rutter and Yankuba Minteh to replace Matt O'Riley and Brajan Gruda.

Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 54 Premier League games when leading at half-time, winning 48 of those.

They've won each of their last four when ahead at the break.

Going by those stats, Mikel Arteta's side are on their way to an important three points on the road.

HT: Brighton 0-1 Arsenal

The half-time whistle blows.

Arsenal lead at the break thanks to Ethan Nwaneri's goal in what hasn't been a thriller on the south coast.

Brighton improved after going one behind but they have failed to make the most of some good chances.

Mikel Arteta will be pleased with his side's performance on the ball, as they've looked comfortable in possession.

It will just be dealing with some tricky Seagulls attackers that may worry him heading into the second half.

CHANCE! Brighton 0-1 Arsenal

Simon Adingra has to hit the target!

Jorginho loses the ball deep in his own half and Joao Pedro receives the ball on the edge of the box.

Pedro lays in Matt O'Riley who then cuts one back to Adingra as he arrives in the penalty area.

But the Ivory Coast international gets it all wrong, falling back and scuffing his shot well wide in the end.

Brighton 0-1 Arsenal

We're just over half an hour in at the Amex.

Arsenal have had a lot of the ball, but since scoring they've not created another real chance.

It's been Brighton who have had the shots and David Raya has been forced into a save from Brajan Gruda.

The Gunners still seem pretty comfortable though, and they'll want to grab a second before the break.

Brighton 0-1 Arsenal

So it's some Arsenal history for Ethan Nwaneri.

And on top of that, he's joined an exclusive group.

Nwaneri is just the sixth player to score multiple Premier League goals before turning 18 years old.

He's followed in the footsteps of Wayne Rooney (7), Michael Owen (5), Danny Cadamarteri (3), James Milner (3) and Federico Macheda (2).

The Gunners will be delighted with their start to this game and Brighton need to improve.