Brighton End Arsenal’s Perfect Start With 3-0 Win

Brighton & Hove Albion ended defending champions Arsenal’s perfect start to the 2026/27 Premier League season with a 3-0 victory at the Amex on September 19. Pascal Groß opened the scoring in the 31st minute, Charalampos Kostoulas doubled Brighton’s lead before halftime, and Chema Andrés headed in the third after the break. Arsenal struggled against Brighton’s pressing and intensity, with defensive issues and injury concerns contributing to the defeat; David Raya conceded twice from outside the box in the first half. The result was Arsenal’s first loss of the season, ended their perfect start and saw them surrender top spot to Manchester City, while Brighton moved into the top three. The win extended Brighton’s strong run after victories over Coventry City and Manchester United.