Brighton and Hove Albion have defeated Arsenal 3-0 at the Amex Stadium in the Premier League Matchday 5 encounter, handing the Gunners their first defeat of the season.
The defeat ends Arsenal’s perfect start to the Premier League season after winning their first four league games. The Gunners had also remained unbeaten in all competitions before the game.
Brighton took control of the game in the first half, with Pascal Groß opening the scoring before Charalampos Kostoulas doubled the lead before the break.
Arsenal struggled to respond after the interval, with Chema Andrés adding a third goal for Brighton to complete a 3-0 victory.
Despite Arsenal having more possession, the Gunners failed to create enough clear chances as Brighton punished them with a more effective attacking display.
The result is a major setback for Mikel Arteta’s side, who had entered the game as Premier League leaders after winning their opening four matches. Flashscore had described Arsenal’s start as perfect ahead of the encounter.
Brighton, meanwhile, continue their impressive start to the campaign and move closer to the top positions after claiming all three points against the reigning champions.
