Arsenal’s flawless run in the Premier League came to an abrupt end as Brighton and Hove Albion secured a dominant 3-0 win at the Amex Stadium. This loss marks the first time Mikel Arteta’s side has dropped points this season after securing four consecutive victories in their opening fixtures.
Brighton maintained intense pressure from the start, breaking the deadlock in the 31st minute when Pascal Gross fired a long-range effort into the net. Just before halftime, Charalampos Kostoulas doubled the lead. The visitors had a fleeting chance to level the score moments earlier, but Bukayo Saka’s attempt was thwarted by Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
The hosts continued to dominate after the break, extending their lead in the 57th minute when Chema Andres headed home from a corner. Despite controlling 60 percent of possession throughout the match, Arsenal remained largely ineffective in the final third, managing only two shots on target. Following this result, Brighton has climbed to third place in the league table with 10 points from five games. Arsenal slips to second with 12 points, trailing leaders Manchester City, who sit at the top with an identical points tally but hold a game in hand.
