Brighton beat Arsenal 3-0 to hand champions first defeat

Brighton secured a 3-0 win over Premier League champions Arsenal on Saturday, handing the Gunners their first defeat of the season. The match, played at the Amex Stadium, saw the hosts dominate from the start and maintain control throughout the 90 minutes.

Arsenal had entered the game on an eight‑match unbeaten run, having won all of their previous fixtures. Brighton, meanwhile, had struggled for consistency in recent weeks but had shown flashes of quality that were enough to upset the title‑holders.

The hosts opened the scoring early, with a well‑placed finish that caught the Arsenal defence off‑guard. Arsenal failed to respond, and Brighton added two more goals in the second half, leaving the Gunners unable to find the back of the net.

For Brighton, the victory is a significant confidence boost and a statement of intent as they look to challenge for European qualification. For Arsenal, the loss will prompt a reassessment of tactics and squad selection as they aim to regain momentum in the title race.

Arsenal will next face a tough fixture against a mid‑table side, while Brighton will look to build on their form ahead of their upcoming matches in the Premier League.