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Declan Rice issues an apology to Arsenal teammates after his controversial sending-off in the Gunners' 1-1 draw with Brighton

Declan Rice has apologised to his teammates for his controversial sending off during Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday.

Referee Chris Kavanagh was quick to show the Gunners' midfielder a second yellow early in the second half for allegedly preventing Brighton's Joel Veltman from taking a quick free-kick.

Rice had already been booked for a heavy challenge on Veltman in the first half of the game at the Emirates, with the second yellow culminating in the England international's first sending-off of his career.

In a post-match interview, a remorseful Rice reflected on the red, first offering apologies to his teammates before accepting responsibility for his actions.