Arsenal loses to Brighton; Manchester City takes top spot in Premier League
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 3:19 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Arsenal suffered a surprising 3-0 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion on September 21, ending their perfect start to the Premier League season. Manchester City took advantage of the situation, moving to the top of the league after a 5-3 victory against Sunderland. Despite the loss, Arsenal outperformed Brighton in expected goals, indicating their competitive position. Brentford also made headlines with a significant 3-0 win over Chelsea. Other results saw Manchester United manage a 1-1 draw against Fulham, further complicating their season. The league will take a break for international fixtures before resuming play.
- •Arsenal loses 3-0 to Brighton, ending unbeaten run
- •Manchester City wins 5-3 against Sunderland to lead league
- •Brentford beats Chelsea 3-0, showing strong form
- •Manchester United draws 1-1 with Fulham, struggles continue
- •Tottenham Hotspur drops to last place in Premier League
- 3:19 PMCBS Sports — Premier League Power Rankings: Arsenal avoid slip despite loss to Brighton; Man United stuck in neutral
"The Gunners may have lost, but they still reign supreme in our rankings
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