Controversial Refereeing Sparks Arsenal's Draw

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta criticized inconsistent refereeing after Declan Rice's red card led to a 1-1 draw with Brighton. Everton and Southampton remain without points following dramatic matches. Brentford excelled without Ivan Toney, and Manchester City and Liverpool have the chance to top the standings.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has publicly criticized what he termed as inconsistent refereeing decisions following Declan Rice's red card that contributed to Arsenal's 1-1 stalemate against Brighton in the English Premier League.

Everton failed to defend a 2-0 lead, ultimately losing 3-2 to Bournemouth, while Brentford showcased their depth by defeating Southampton 3-1, even in the absence of Ivan Toney.

Arsenal and Brighton's draws mark the end of their perfect league starts, while Manchester City has a chance to ascend to the top spot if they defeat West Ham in their upcoming match.

(With inputs from agencies.)