Arsenal’s Premier League title defence faced a setback with a 3-0 loss to Brighton on Saturday, September 20, 2026. This defeat marks the end of their perfect start to the season. Meanwhile, Tottenham remains without a win after falling 3-2 to Aston Villa, continuing their struggle in the league.
It is the third consecutive season that the Premier League champions have lost at the Amex after Liverpool and Manchester City in the past two years. “Brighton deserved to win the game. Brighton were full of confidence after becoming the first side in 50 years to come from 2-0 down to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in the League Cup in midweek.
We didn’t do the basics right for long periods,” said Arteta.
Rather than a rousing second-half response, the visitors fell further behind on the hour mark as Andres was afforded the space to head in Gross’s corner inside the six-yard box for Brighton’s 16th goal in five league games this season. Jay Dasilva scored the only goal to give the Sky Blues their first Premier League win for 25 years.
Because we played the best team in England but because of the performance,” said Hurzeler, not only. “It was a special win. “I am really proud of my team. Villa were indebted to goalkeeper Zion Suzuki for a string of saves to keep them in the game before Johan Manzambi slotted the visitors ahead at the end of the first half.