WATCH: Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi surprised by result of Arsenal vs West Ham clash

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has made the news after his reaction to Arsenal’s loss against West Ham has become viral. David Moyes’ team defeated the Gunners 2-0, and De Zerbi received the news during his press conference.

As the race for European qualification is on the cards, cameras captured the moment De Zerbi was astonished to hear the title contenders fumble an essential game. The Arsenal – West Ham game ended in a 2-0 loss for the Red Londoners at the Emirates.

In the post-match conference, the footage shows De Zerbi taking a moment to accept how Arsenal’s defeat helped his team and affects the table. Fans joked on social media that his reaction was justified as if he had just lost points on his FPL due to Arsenal’s loss.

With the win, West Ham is now in sixth place in the league, ahead of Brighton, who also secured a win on the same night. Brighton had also registered another Premier League upset with a 4-2 victory over Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs. Brighton faces West Ham on the second of January as fans anticipate both clubs will secure European qualification.

Brighton win big over Spurs as De Zerbi continues his great run

Tottenham’s top-four aspirations took a hit as they suffered a 4-2 defeat against Brighton in the Premier League. Despite late goals from Alejo Véliz and Ben Davies, Tottenham was outplayed by Brighton at Amex Stadium. Brighton’s Jack Hinshelwood and Joao Pedro, who converted a penalty, set the tone early in the match. Pervis Estupinan added a spectacular long-range goal, securing Brighton’s 3-0 lead.

Although Joao Pedro scored his second penalty, Tottenham mounted a late comeback effort with goals from Véliz and Davies. However, Brighton held on, leaving Tottenham in fifth place, one point behind fourth-placed Manchester City. Brighton’s dominant performance showcased their attacking prowess, with goals from young talents like Hinshelwood and Pedro.

Manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, highlighting it as one of the best this season. Despite Brighton’s climb to eighth place, De Zerbi emphasized the team’s identity as Brighton and their passion, acknowledging the challenges faced by a club of their stature.

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