That’s it from me, folks. You can read the match report from the Amex right here:

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A game that fizzled out, poor on quality towards the end after a promising start. Arsenal were well on top in the first half, and should really have taken a 2-0 lead, were it not for the heroics of Mat Ryan, who speaks to the camera now.

We were a little bit open, they were creating opportunities with a little too much ease. I just tried to do my best and help the team. I feel like they were there for the taking today, they showed a few frailties. Two points dropped today, that’s how I feel.”

A poor error from Lichtsteiner helped Brighton back into the game but few would say that the Seagulls didn’t deserve at least a point.

Andone had a late flurry down the Arsenal byline but Sokratis makes a valuable tackle.

90+2 min: An awkward slice gifts Arsenal a corner. No Premier League side has conceded both goals (27) from set pieces than Brighton, going back to August 2017. The corner doesn’t beat the first man. Poor.

90 min: Propper has been excellent in central midfield for Brighton. Has done the dirty work really well, and tracks back to stop Maitland-Niles on an Arsenal counter-attack.

Three minutes added on here.

88 min: Martin McKeefry emails: “Shouldn’t the VAR chant be ‘When do we want it?’ ‘Several seconds after the after the event has occurred if the official requires it.’”

86 min: Brighton make their final change: the goalscorer Locadia is replaced by Knockaert.

You can read the Guardian’s interview with Anthony Knockaert right here.

84 min: Iwobi goes close! It would have been 2018’s luckiest goal, but Arsenal come within a few inches of regaining the lead after Montoya volleys against the Nigerian, only to see the ball rebound and spin just past the far post.

82 min: Another email, this time from Kári Tulinius:

Your observation about Lacazette and Aubameyang not touching the ball gets at something about Arsenal without Özil. He’s not necessary when Arsenal are counterattacking, but when they play a team whose first priority is to defend, he’s the only Arsenal player routinely able to open up the opposition and create those pockets of space that allow other attackers the opportunity to strike.”

This stage of the game would be a much better stage to have Ozil on the pitch. As a No 10 with Arsenal dominating possession, with a couple of midfield runners behind him like Torreira and Guenzouzi to nullify the counter-attack.

80 min: Brighton very happy to soak up the pressure and hit Arsenal on the break. After Torreira goes down just outside the Brighton box – with Anthony Taylor waving play on – Arsenal look stretched. Stephens again releases Locadia, who drives at Lichtsteiner and drags his shot three yards wide after a couple of stepovers.

78 min: Stephens sends March clean through on goal! It’s another simple pass over the top, March takes a touch, steadies himself before lobbing Leno, but overcooks his shot! High and wide! What a chance for Brighton.

Andone comes on for Murray, who has been booked.

76 min: A lucky escape for Bernardo, who has had a good game at left-back for Brighton, but gave the ball away to Ramsey on the edge of Brighton’s box. Ramsey fed Aubameyang, who took a heavy touch and was tackled by Duffy just has he was going to shoot.

75 min: Both teams lacking fluency here, Arsenal are probably just shading it since they changed their shape. No other Premier League side has scored more in the second half than the Gunners.

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74 min: “Rooting for the Gunners here in Washington, DC,” emails Andy Hoh. “Want to name my first-born Pierre-Emerick. Thank you for your coverage! Happy Boxing Day.”

72 min: Arsenal make their final change: Maitland-Niles coming on for Koscielny. Looks like AMN will play at right-back, with Lichtsteiner slotting in at centre-back. Gulp.

70 min: Who did it better? Zaniolo or Ozil (against Ludogorets)

68 min: Forgot to tell you about a yellow card for Sokratis about 10 minutes ago. He came right through the back of Murray. No complaints.

66 min: Arsenal are really struggling with long balls from the back, as well as the big diagonal switching the play. Can’t really tell which way this game is going to go.

64 min: Corner to Arsenal, who are kicking towards their own fans this half. Xhaka cross but it’s well out by Propper.

62 min: Arsenal have been poor this half and make their second change: Ramsey coming on (on his 28th birthday) for Lacazette, who throws his gloves into the dugout in distain.

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59 min: Davy Propper, who I’ve always sounds a bit Dickensian, with a golden chance for Brighton! Another switch of play is brought out the air by Locadia. The Dutchman feeds his teammate and compatriot Propper who comes onto the ball at pace, sees his cross blocked but gets a second bite and shoots wide from eight yards! He rather snapped at that, but had to take it early with Torreira lurking.

58 min: Yellow card for Murray, who clattered clumsily into Guendouzi from behind.

56 min: Can’t remember Lacazette or Aubameyang touching the ball this second half.

55 min: A nervy moment for Sokratis, who dallies with the ball in his box, but Iwobi does well to clean up the loose ball.

54 min: I wonder how much Lichtsteiner is being paid. You’d assume not very much at the age of 34 but then he did sign on a free transfer, which can often inflate the salary.

52 min: Another switch of play by Locadia to March, who delivers to Propper. The Dutchman climbs above Lichtsteiner but plants his header wide.

50 min: Thoughts?

48 min: All jokes aside, that was nearly a goal for Brighton. They broke again at pace with Bernardo leading the charge. He sprinted up to the half-way line and switched the play nicely, before Solly March had a fierce shot turned around the post by Leno. From the corner, Leno collects but takes a knock to the head with Murray for his troubles.

47 min: Corner to Arsenal, which almost certainly means a goal for Brighton.

Peeeeeep! We’re underway again on the south coast.

Ozil is being replaced! No injury to my knowledge, Iwobi will come on instead.

Interesting change by Emery, who has got it right with his tactical changes more often than not this season. Nine of Arsenal’s 41 goals this season have been scored by substitutes, the most in any of England’s top four professional divisions.

“NBC halftime analysis shows Lacazette offside in the buildup to the Arsenal goal,” emails Joe Pearson. “Should not have counted. What do we want? VAR! When do we want it? NOW!”

Half-time viewing:

One brilliant goal from Aubameyang, one fantastic save from Ryan, one terrible error from Lichtsteiner.

45 min: Montoya is booked for a tackle on Guendouzi. He’s not happy about it, but it’s a definitely yellow. “Same old Arsenal, always cheating” sing the Brighton fans.

One minute added on here for injury time here. Arsenal win a corner, but Anthony Taylor whistles for half time. There’s no time to take it.

43 min: Don’t think I’ve mentioned Ozil once. So here you are. He’s done nothing.

41 min: Torreira wins a cheap free kick on the right wing but two excellent deliveries are headed away diligently by Duffy.

39 min: Isn’t N7 (for Hammerton) the postcode of the Emirates?

37 min: Brighton appeal for a penalty after Locadia goes down in the box. Lichtsteiner looks a little sheepish, and replays show that Montoya’s cross did indeed strike the Swiss’ arm.

1-1! Kolasinac’s corner runs all the way through the box, Propper collecting the loose ball before hoofing it clear. Lichtsteiner was under the ball but got his angles all wrong and actually flicked the ball through perfectly to Locadia, who rounded Leno and rolled the ball into an empty net. All square!

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Brighton equalise from an Arsenal corner!