'It's a big lesson to learn' - Arteta on 'painful' Brighton defeat

Arsenal's flawless start to the Premier League season came to an abrupt halt as Brighton & Hove Albion delivered a 3-0 victory at the Amex Stadium. The Gunners, who had won their opening four league matches and all seven competitive games so far, were no match for the commanding performance put forth by Brighton. Mikel Arteta's side arrived on the south coast with a perfect run of games, but they were unable to keep up with the Seagulls' relentless attack.

Pascal Gross opened the scoring for Brighton in the 31st minute, followed by Charalampos Kostoulas doubling their lead shortly before halftime. Chema Andrés sealed the win with a header in the 57th minute, leaving Arsenal with a 3-0 deficit at the break. The result is a significant setback for the defending champions, as their impressive start to the campaign now faces a major challenge.

Brighton's continued strong form under manager Fabian Hürzeler, including a recent 5-0 win over Coventry City, highlights the upset victory. Arsenal will now have to regroup after the international break, with their unbeaten league record gone after just five matches.