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We knew we could turn Arsenal fans against their team, says Brighton defender Dunk

The Seagulls came away from north London with a 2-1 win that pulled them away from the relegation zone and left the Emirates Stadium ringing with boos

Brighton travelled to the Emirates Stadium on Thursday knowing they could turn the Arsenal crowd against their side, according to Lewis Dunk – who was surprised by how little challenge the Gunners presented in their 2-1 win.

While Graham Potter’s Seagulls had won plaudits for their recent performance against Premier League leaders Liverpool, they had been flirting with the relegation zone before the game.