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Brighton rock Arsenal to end perfect start as Roberto De Zerbi accuses Spurs of being 'fragile'

Premier League champions Arsenal saw their unbeaten run ended by Brighton, while Roberto De Zerbi’s fragile Tottenham were left stewing in the relegation zone after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa.

Brighton rock Arsenal to end perfect start as Roberto De Zerbi accuses Spurs of being 'fragile'

Brighton's flawless start to the Premier League season was derailed as Arsenal suffered a 3-0 loss at the Amex Stadium. Tottenham, meanwhile, remains winless in the league after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa. Arsenal began the match on a high, with seven victories across all competitions this season. However, Brighton's impressive start continued with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas, and Chema Andres, breaking through Arsenal's typically impenetrable defense.

This marks the third consecutive season that Arsenal has lost to Brighton, following losses to Liverpool and Manchester City in the recent past. Brighton demonstrated their confidence after coming from 2-0 down to defeat Manchester United in the League Cup earlier in the week. Despite a strong first half, Arsenal conceded two goals in quick succession, with Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres scoring in the 31st minute and the 61st minute respectively.

Tottenham's loss leaves them in the relegation zone, having failed to score in their last four games. Their manager, Roberto De Zerbi, lamented his team's fragility, emphasizing the need for compact defense and strong leadership.

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