Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0 for 125th anniversary

Arsenal’s bid to start the new campaign with an eighth consecutive victory in all competitions was halted by a resounding 4‑0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. The hosts, led by manager Fabian Hürzeler, delivered a scintillating display that sent the Gunners back to reality, ending their run of success that had seen them claim the title in 2022‑23 and reach the Europa League final. The loss also denied Arsenal the chance to break a 120‑year-old record, as the club had last achieved eight straight wins at the start of a season in 1903 when they were still known as Woolwich Arsenal.

The match was played in front of a celebratory atmosphere, as Brighton marked their own 125th anniversary with a special edition shirt. Those shirts, worn by the team in the victory, are expected to become collector’s items following the Premier League champions’ defeat. While Arsenal’s season will now begin with a setback, the club’s leadership remains focused on regrouping and building momentum for the challenges ahead.