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Brighton shatter Arsenal's perfect start
Brighton shock Mikel Arteta's dumbstruck side 3-0 to end Arsenal's 100% start to their EPL title defense in stunning fashion.
Hislop: Arsenal have lost one game, there's no need to panic
Hislop: Arsenal have lost one game, there's no need to panic
Premier League VAR review: Was Rice lucky not to be sent off at Brighton?
VAR often causes controversy, but how are decisions made? Our resident ref, Andy Davies, explains all.
European soccer recap: Brighton humble Arsenal, Villa keep Spurs winless
Another weekend of European soccer action continues with Brighton & Hove Albion hosting Premier League leaders and defending champions Arsenal.
Arteta 'extremely disappointed' as Arsenal fall to Brighton
Arteta 'extremely disappointed' as Arsenal fall to Brighton
Arsenal's aura of champions evaporates after Brighton thrash them 3-0
The strengths that won Arsenal the title deserted them at Brighton, which celebrated their 125th anniversary with a thumping victory over the champions.
Arsenal 'in trouble from first throw-in' at Brighton - Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta said he knew Arsenal would be "in trouble" from "the first throw-in" in a 3-0 defeat at Brighton.
Nicol: Arsenal couldn't handle Brighton
Nicol: Arsenal couldn't handle Brighton
Nicol: Arsenal experienced the pressure of being champions
Nicol: Arsenal experienced the pressure of being champions
Brighton 3-0 Arsenal LIVE: Seagulls run riot against hapless Gunners
Arsenal were stunned by a brilliant Brighton as Fabian Hurzeler's men romped to a 3-0 win to end the Gunners' unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 4 | +6 | 12 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 5 | +4 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove A.. | 5 | +11 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford | 5 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 | Everton | 5 | +3 | 9 |
| 6 | Leeds United | 4 | +4 | 8 |
| 7 | Hull City | 5 | +2 | 8 |
| 8 | Newcastle United | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Chelsea | 5 | -2 | 7 |
| 10 | Liverpool | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town | 5 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | Nottingham Forest | 5 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | Aston Villa | 5 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 | AFC Bournemouth | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City | 5 | -9 | 3 |
| 19 | Tottenham Hotspur | 5 | -6 | 2 |
| 20 | Fulham | 4 | -3 | 1 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Bukayo Saka | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 29 | Kai Havertz | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | Martin Ødegaar.. | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Riccardo Calaf.. | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 41 | Declan Rice | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 4 | Ben White | 1 | 4 | 0 |