Arsenal's hopes of a top-four Premier League finish were all-but extinguished after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Brighton on Sunday - but one player appeared to enjoy their latest setback.
With Tottenham losing on Saturday and Manchester United held at Huddersfield earlier in the day, a win for Unai Emery's side would have taken them to within a point of Spurs in fourth.
Instead they head into the the final day three points adrift and with an inferior goal difference to their north London rivals after Brighton toasted their survival with a deserved point.
Everything looked to be going Arsenal's way when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a disputable eighth-minute penalty - Nacho Monreal going down under seemingly minimal contact.
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But Emery's side, who beat Valencia 3-1 here on Thursday night in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tie, could not maintain their fast start.
Brighton, whose top-flight safety was confirmed when Cardiff lost at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, showed more attacking will than in recent weeks and earned a share of the spoils as Glenn Murray also converted from the spot after Granit Xhaka fouled Solly March.
And, following the full-time whistle, Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma seemed like he enjoyed Arsenal ’s disappointment.
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A video circulated on social media showed the player laughing as Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal cut a dejected figure on the Emirates pitch.
But the Gunners faithful were fuming with the midfielder and took to social media to vent their anger.
One fan wrote: “Utter pathetic sportsmanship.”
Another branded him “disrespectful” while one user said:”As you laugh remember your nothing not even a good player.”
