The Arsenal academy graduates who graced the Emirates Stadium pitch on Wednesday night, some for the first time from the opening minute, rightfully took the plaudits and the headlines.

Max Dowman, Andre Harriman-Annous, Ethan Nwaneri, and Myles Lewis-Skelly should be commended for their efforts. Even the more senior Bukayo Saka was critical in the clash, scoring the goal that effectively killed the game.

Mikel Arteta trusted his players to continue onward after the half-time whistle, even when, at that stage, Brighton were certainly the better side and should have taken a lead. The Spaniard was clear in his thoughts that

“100 per cent,” Arteta said when asked about showing faith to the eleven that started the match. “Especially because it [had] nothing to do with them, if not, it was something...