Arsenal beaten by Brighton to end perfect Premier League start
The defeat is Arsenal's heaviest in any competition since April 2023.
Arsenal's perfect Premier League start was shattered by Brighton & Hove Albion in a 3-0 defeat. The Gunners, who had won all seven games in all competitions this season, arrived at the Amex Stadium in impressive form. However, Brighton maintained their fine start to the campaign, scoring three goals to secure a convincing victory.
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, acknowledged that his team did not perform to their usual high standards, stating that they "didn’t do the basics right for long periods." This loss marks the third consecutive season that the Premier League champions have suffered a defeat at Brighton, following defeats to Liverpool and Manchester City in the past two years.
Brighton's confidence was high after their remarkable comeback victory over Manchester United in the League Cup just a few days earlier. Despite beginning the match strongly, the Gunners were unable to respond effectively, falling further behind in the second half when Chema Andres capitalized on a chance to head in a corner for Brighton's third goal.
Brighton's manager, Fabian Hurzeler, praised his team's performance, calling it "a special win," as they continued their impressive start to the season, with 16 goals in their last five league games.
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