Brighton Beat Arsenal Three Nil at the Amex to Inflict the Champions' First Premier League Defeat of the Season
Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres scored as Fabian Hurzeler's side moved up to third place in the club's 125th anniversary season.
Brighton and Hove Albion beat Arsenal 3-0 at the Amex Stadium on 19 September 2026, handing the defending Premier League champions their first league defeat of the season.
Pascal Gross opened the scoring in the 31st minute, picking his spot from long range after a pass from Charalampos Kostoulas and hitting the ball in off the post past David Raya. Kostoulas doubled the lead in the 45th minute with a shot from distance into the far corner after a quick break down the right.
Chema Andres made it 3-0 in the 57th minute with a free header from a corner, exposing Arsenal's defending at set pieces. Gross described the display as a complete performance.
The defeat left Mikel Arteta's side on 12 points, level with Manchester City but behind them on goal difference at the end of the day. Brighton, who are marking the club's 125th anniversary, rose to third with 11 points.
City took advantage the following day, beating Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad Stadium to move 3 points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table. In other Saturday matches, Everton beat Ipswich Town 1-0, Newcastle United beat Hull City 2-1 and Coventry City won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest.