Brighton hands Arsenal first defeat of the Premier League season
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Brighton defeated Arsenal 3-0 in their Premier League clash on September 19, marking Arsenal's first loss of the season. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stated that his team was "very far" from the required standards for competition. The defeat raises questions about Arsenal's readiness to sustain a strong season following a positive start. Arteta labeled the result as a "big lesson to learn" for his squad amidst ongoing league challenges.
- •Brighton scores three goals against Arsenal on September 19.
- •This marks Arsenal's first Premier League defeat of the season.
- •Mikel Arteta criticizes team standards after the match.
- •Brighton's performance boosts their position in the league.
- •Arsenal needs to regroup for upcoming matches.
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal taught 'big lesson' by Brighton, says boss Mikel Arteta
- 6:06 PMESPN Soccer — Arteta: Arsenal 'in trouble from first throw-in'
- 5:34 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘They deserved to win’: Arteta left humbled by Brighton defeat
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Brighton defeat a 'big lesson' against complacency for Arsenal, says Arteta
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arteta pulls no punches after Arsenal shambles at Brighton
- 4:50 PMBBC Sport — 'It's a big lesson to learn' - Arteta on 'painful' Brighton defeat
"Arsenal’s 100% start to season comes to an end Manager says team put themselves in trouble from start Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal were taught a lesson by free-scoring Brighton as their 100% start to the season was abruptly ended on Saturday. Not since 10 May 2023 – 1,224 days ago – when the same opponents won 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium had the Premier League champions lost by three goals. But they were second-best throughout as Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres rounded off a comprehensive victory. “They deserved to win the game and it’s a big lesson for us,” said a disappointed Arteta, who felt his players were not their usual combative selves. “From the first throw-in you could sense it, it was so clear. Continue reading...
"An "extremely disappointed" Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal were served a "big lesson" after seeing his Premier League champions dismantled by Brighton & Hove Albion. Arsenal's 100% start to their title defence came to a dramatic end at the Amex Stadium as an inspired Brighton secured a richly-deserved 3-0 win.
"Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 3-0 defeat by Brighton was a reminder of "how tough every game" in the Premier League is as the defending champions were beaten for the first time this season.But Arteta said defeat served a timely reminder ahead of a three-week international break of how tough the season will be.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 6:19 PMArsenal taught 'big lesson' by Brighton, says boss Mikel Arteta
An "extremely disappointed" Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal were served a "big lesson" after seeing his Premier League champions dismantled by Brighton & Hove Albion. Arsenal's 100% start to their title defence came to a dramatic end at the Amex Stadium as an inspired Brighton secured a richly-deserved 3-0 win.
- ESPN SoccerSep 19, 2026, 6:06 PMArteta: Arsenal 'in trouble from first throw-in'
Mikel Arteta said he knew Arsenal would be "in trouble" from "the first throw-in" in a 3-0 defeat at Brighton.
- The Guardian SportSep 19, 2026, 5:34 PM‘They deserved to win’: Arteta left humbled by Brighton defeat
Arsenal’s 100% start to season comes to an end Manager says team put themselves in trouble from start Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal were taught a lesson by free-scoring Brighton as their 100% start to the season was abruptly ended on Saturday. Not since 10 May 2023 – 1,224 days ago – when the same opponents won 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium had the Premier League champions lost by three goals. But they were second-best throughout as Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres rounded off a comprehensive victory. “They deserved to win the game and it’s a big lesson for us,” said a disappointed Arteta, who felt his players were not their usual combative selves. “From the first throw-in you could sense it, it was so clear. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 5:05 PMBrighton defeat a 'big lesson' against complacency for Arsenal, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 3-0 defeat by Brighton was a reminder of "how tough every game" in the Premier League is as the defending champions were beaten for the first time this season.But Arteta said defeat served a timely reminder ahead of a three-week international break of how tough the season will be.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 5:05 PMArteta pulls no punches after Arsenal shambles at Brighton
Mikel Arteta delivered a stark assessment after Arsenal’s nine-match Premier League winning run ended with a 3-0 defeat at Brighton.Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesArsenal delivered a disaster perfo...
- BBC SportSep 19, 2026, 4:50 PM'It's a big lesson to learn' - Arteta on 'painful' Brighton defeat
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Arsenal were "very far" from the standards required to compete after the Gunners lost 3-0 to Brighton - their first defeat in the Premier League this season.
- Sky Sports Football—Arteta: We didn't respect the game against Brighton
Mikel Arteta accused his Arsenal players of failing to "respect the game" in their 3-0 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
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