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Arteta 'amazed' at Rice dismissal - but was second yellow correct decision?

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was "amazed" to see Declan Rice sent off in his side's 1-1 draw against Brighton after "inconsistency" from referee Chris Kavanagh.

Having already been booked for an earlier foul on Brighton's Joel Veltman, England midfielder Rice received a second yellow card four minutes into the second half for kicking the ball away as the Dutch defender tried to take a free-kick.

Nine minutes later Joao Pedro equalised a Kai Havertz opener to continue Brighton's unbeaten start to the season and end Arsenal's 100% record.

"I was amazed," said Arteta.