Brighton defeat a ‘big lesson’ against complacency for Arsenal, says Arteta

Arsenal's 3-0 loss to Brighton on Saturday provided a "big lesson" for the defending Premier League champions, according to manager Mikel Arteta. The visitors dominated from the start at the Amex Stadium, scoring twice before halftime through Pascal Gross and Charalampos Kostoulas. Chema Andres added a third goal with a header from a corner in the second half, leading to a crushing defeat that marked Arsenal's first loss of the season by more than two goals in over three years.

Arteta expressed disappointment, acknowledging Brighton's deserved victory and the lack of basics in the team's performance. The Spaniard praised the players for their remarkable effort since returning from the World Cup, but emphasized that the loss serves as a reminder of the challenges ahead in the league. Despite starting the season with seven consecutive wins in all competitions, Arsenal's title hopes have been questioned as they prepare for a three-week international break.