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Brighton star Joao Pedro ‘sends Bukayo Saka into another dimension’ with ‘nasty move’ in Arsenal clash

Brighton ace Joao Pedro dominated Arsenal's Bykayo Saka and Thomas Partey with one moment of skill standing out - you can see it below

JOAO PEDRO went viral thanks to some incredible footwork during Brighton's 1-1 draw with Arsenal.

Pedro, 22, started for the Seagulls against the Gunners in their Premier League clash at the Emirates.

Brighton ace Joao Pedro dominated Arsenal star Bukayo Saka
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Brighton ace Joao Pedro dominated Arsenal star Bukayo SakaCredit: TNT Sports
Brighton star Pedro also scored the equaliser against Arsenal
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Brighton star Pedro also scored the equaliser against ArsenalCredit: Getty

And the versatile forward was in top form as he gave the North Londoners a very tough afternoon with some stunning dribbling skills.

The Brazil international dominated Thomas Partey in several encounters.

But Pedro got the world talking when he showcased some excellent dribbling skills against Bukayo Saka.

Brighton fans went ballistic as they stormed social media to praise their star forward.

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One fan tweeted: "Joao Pedro sent Saka to the shops ! Nasty move."

Another commented: "Joao Pedro with the body feints sending Saka into another dimension."

A third wrote: "Joao Pedro has made Saka and Partey dance now."

This one said: "Saka shuffling as well, Joao Pedro is ice cold [in] his last season at Brighton."

And that one stated: "Joao Pedro has rinsed Partey & Saka this half."

Things got even better for Brighton as well as Pedro - and worse for Arsenal.

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The Brazilian cancelled out Kai Havertz's opener with a fine strike on 58 minutes to seal a point against their 10-men opponents who lost Declan Rice to a second yellow card.

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