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SECOND lucky escape for Arsenal! Brighton wrongly denied penalty in narrow defeat to Gunners as VAR error confirmed | Goal.com UK
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sports14m ago

SECOND lucky escape for Arsenal! Brighton wrongly denied penalty in narrow defeat to Gunners as VAR error confirmed | Goal.com UK

https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/second-lucky-escape-arsenal-brighton-wrongly-denied-penalty-narrow-defeat-var-error-confirmed/blt38f307c1dfa7a50dhttps://metro.co.uk/2026/03/17/premier-league-confirm-arsenal-benefited-huge-var-blunder-title-race-27491937/
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  • The KMI Panel ruled Brighton should have had a penalty in the first half against Arsenal, affecting the 1-0 result.
  • The panel also found that VAR should have intervened to correct the clear and obvious error.
  • This is the second time this season Arsenal benefited from a missed penalty, following a December incident against Everton.
  • Arsenal sit atop the Premier League with seven matches left as they chase their first title in over two decades.
  • Arsenal will face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League and have Cup ties upcoming after the Brighton matchup.
  • The Match Incident (KMI) Panel's findings were reported by Goal and supported by BBC coverage of the VAR decision.
  • Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler was involved in exchanges with Arteta following the match amid the controversy.
  • The article notes Arsenal has defended their league lead despite ongoing VAR scrutiny this season.
  • Goal.com frames the Brighton penalty controversy within Arsenal's broader season dynamics and title hopes.
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Brighton’s Mats Wieffer says he prefers playing in midfield rather than at right-back
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sports8h ago

Brighton’s Mats Wieffer says he prefers playing in midfield rather than at right-back

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7122503/2026/03/17/brighton-mats-wieffer-right-back-midfield/
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  • Wieffer says he would prefer midfield, but he is still needed at right-back for Brighton as the season progresses.
  • Wieffer has been deployed as a right-back since April in the 2024-25 campaign under head coach Fabian Hurzeler.
  • He has played 50 Brighton appearances and helped secure a 1-0 win at Sunderland.
  • Wieffer discussed his flexibility, noting he can come into midfield and has played as a full-back previously.
  • Arne Slot, his former Feyenoord manager, suggested he could move into midfield for Brighton as well.
  • Wieffer suffered a toe injury causing a seven-week absence late last year but has since returned.
  • Brighton head coach Hurzeler will choose between Milner or Baleba for the Liverpool match.
  • Baleba traveled with the squad but missed out with a minor injury.
  • Brighton sat 12th and aimed to close the gap to Liverpool in fifth place.
  • Wieffer highlighted his versatility as a key asset for Brighton amid tactical shifts.
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