Brighton thrash Arsenal 3-0 as Tottenham remain winless
LONDON, Sept 19 — Arsenal’s perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0...
London, September 19 - Arsenal's flawless start to their Premier League title defense was derailed as Brighton secured a 3-0 victory, while Tottenham remain winless after a 3-2 loss to Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta's team arrived in favorable form, having won all seven matches this season across all competitions. However, Brighton maintained their strong start as goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas, and Chema Andres broke through the Gunners' typically impenetrable defense.
Arteta lamented, "Brighton deserved to win the game. We didn't do the basics right for long periods." This marks the third consecutive season the Premier League champions have lost at the Amex, following defeats by Liverpool and Manchester City in the prior two campaigns. Brighton's confidence soared after defeating Manchester United in the League Cup midweek, becoming the first team in 50 years to come from 2-0 down.
Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler praised his team's performance, noting it was "a special win" due to their impressive play and the opponent's prowess.
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