Arteta: We deserved to win, and this is my opinion about Sterling

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta appeared in press statements after the 1-1 draw against Brighton in the third round of the English Premier League.

The coach said: “In general When we played against 11 against 11 we deserved to win the match, and when we played against 11 against 10 after Declan Rice was sent off we deserved to win the match too, we lost two points.”

And about Rice's sending off: "It astonished me. In the first half when the opponents did that they didn't get any warning (contact). The decision is made by law in a non-critical area of ​​the pitch when the ball hits the heel when turning. To make that decision, by law he can do that." But it has to be consistent. If that's the case they have to send a player off and then it's 10 against 10."

He continued:"The team's reaction after the sending off is amazing The team and the reaction of the fans as well. We created two big chances one against one and we should have won the match.”

Regarding the signing of Raheem Sterling: “Very happy with all the signings we made.” “There was an opportunity and I know him very well, he can give us a lot.”