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Premier League: first defeat of the season for Arsenal, which falls heavily at Brighton

Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season by falling to Brighton (3-0). After half an hour of domination, the

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 9:42 AM
Premier League: first defeat of the season for Arsenal, which falls heavily at Brighton
Key Things to Know
  • Brighton handed Arsenal their first defeat of the season with a 3-0 victory.
  • Pascal Gross, Kostoulas, and Schema Andrés scored for the Seagulls.
  • The defeat knocked Arsenal out of first place behind Manchester City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal suffered their first loss of the season with a 3-0 defeat against Brighton. Pascal Gross opened the scoring in the 30th minute before Kostoulas doubled the lead past goalkeeper David Raya right before halftime. Schema Andrés sealed the victory with a header from a Gross corner, while Kai Havertz missed a chance to score for Arsenal.

The loss dropped Arsenal out of first place behind Manchester City, while Brighton rose onto the podium. Elsewhere, Newcastle defeated Hull City 2-1 with goals from Joe Willock and Lewis Hall, and Everton beat Ipswich 1-0 courtesy of an early goal from Thierno Barry.

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