Who in that dressing room can backbone an Arsenal recovery?

When Arsenal lost 3-0 at home to the best team in England, four days after losing in the Carabao Cup final, there were some onlookers who described it as rock bottom. Now that statement is looking both over-ambitious and lacking in foresight.

Arsenal’s performance in defeat at Brighton, particularly in the first half, hinted at problems so deep that the nadir may be some way away — and supporters in north London should prepare themselves for worse.

This was the first time since 2002 that an Arsene Wenger side had lost four games in a row and will inevitably lead to further calls for the Frenchman to quit.