Brighton boss Graham Potter insisted "we're not playing basketball" as he defended his misfiring side's lack of goals.
Albion have hit the net just once in their last seven Premier League outings, picking up a solitary point and sliding into the bottom half of the table in the process.
The Seagulls had 31 attempts during last weekend's frustrating goalless draw with rock-bottom Norwich but 27 were off target, including Neal Maupay's wayward first-half penalty.
Potter, whose team have managed only 26 top-flight goals all season - the third lowest tally in the division, hopes that total can be boosted on Saturday during a trip to Champions League-chasing Arsenal.