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Brighton hands Arsenal surprising loss as Premier League enters international break

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:10 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Brighton hands Arsenal surprising loss as Premier League enters international break
Summary

Brighton defeated Arsenal 3-0 in a Premier League match on September 20, denying the champions a club-record eighth consecutive win. The defeat marked Arsenal's heaviest league loss since May 2023, and manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the need for lessons from this setback. Meanwhile, Manchester City continued their perfect start under manager Enzo Maresca, securing a 5-3 victory over Sunderland, placing them three points ahead of Arsenal. The Premier League now pauses for a nearly three-week international break.

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  • •Brighton defeated Arsenal 3-0 at Amex Stadium.
  • •Arsenal's loss was their heaviest league defeat since May 2023.
  • •Manchester City won 5-3 against Sunderland, remaining unbeaten.
  • •Brighton sits third, two points behind Arsenal.
  • •Premier League enters a three-week international break.
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What they're saying
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BBC Sport takes a look at the opening weeks of the Premier League season as a long international break arrives.

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BBC Sport takes a look at the opening weeks of the Premier League season as a long international break arrives.

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