Arsenal Lose 3-0 to Brighton, Ending 100% Season Start

Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the season was abruptly halted on Saturday when Brighton & Hove Albion secured a 3‑0 victory at the Emirates Stadium. The defeat marked the first time the Premier League champions had lost by a three‑goal margin since 10 May 2023, when the same opposition had beaten them 3‑0. Brighton’s attack, led by Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andrés, dominated the match, leaving the Gunners unable to find their usual intensity.

Manager Mikel Arteta admitted that Arsenal had “put themselves in trouble from the start,” noting that the team had not displayed the combative spirit expected of them. “They deserved to win the game and it’s a big lesson for us,” he said. The loss not only ended Arsenal’s perfect run but also underscored the need for the squad to regain focus and resilience as they continue their campaign.