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Arsenal lose 3-0 to Brighton, ending perfect start

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 10:19 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Brighton Beats Arsenal

Arsenal lost 3-0 to Brighton, ending their 100% start.
Pascal Gross and Charalampos Kostoulas scored before halftime.
Chema Andrés headed Brighton’s third goal in the 51st minute, his full home debut.
Arsenal dropped to second on goal difference while Brighton rose to third with 10 points.
Brighton wore a special blue kit for their 125th anniversary and lead the league with 16 goals.

Summary

Tottenham Winless Start

Tottenham have lost 22 home league games since the 2024-25 season began, one fewer than the prior four seasons combined.
They have failed to win any of 48 matches after conceding the opening goal, including 37 Premier League games.
Tottenham’s five-game start produced two points and a –6 goal difference, the worst since 2008-09.
Defender Micky van de Ven exited the Villa match after a facial blow, raising fitness worries.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal’s 2003-04 ‘Invincibles’ went 49 league games unbeaten, winning the title with 90 points – a feat unmatched since Preston’s 1888-89 season. Managed by Arsène Wenger and led by Thierry Henry’s 39 goals, that record set expectations that linger, when a 3-0 defeat to Brighton and Tottenham’s injury woes reminded clubs that past perfection offers no guarantee.

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Brighton Beats Arsenal

Arsenal lost 3-0 to Brighton, ending their 100% start.
Pascal Gross and Charalampos Kostoulas scored before halftime.
Chema Andrés headed Brighton’s third goal in the 51st minute, his full home debut.
Arsenal dropped to second on goal difference while Brighton rose to third with 10 points.
Brighton wore a special blue kit for their 125th anniversary and lead the league with 16 goals.

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