Brighton & Hove Albion secured a stunning 3-0 victory over Arsenal at the Amex Stadium, halting the Gunners' perfect start to the Premier League season. The Seagulls began the match confidently, following impressive wins over Coventry City and Manchester United. Their intensity proved too much for Arsenal, who struggled to cope with the hosts' pressure. Pascal Gross broke the deadlock in the 31st minute with a shot from the edge of the box that deflected off the post and into the net.
Arsenal, who had won their previous nine league games and seven in all competitions, looked uncharacteristically nervy on the ball. They managed to create a chance to equalize just before halftime, but Bukayo Saka failed to capitalize after the ball fell to him in the area. The Gunners' misfortune continued as Charalampos Kostoulas scored Brighton’s second goal, given too much space to turn and fire past Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.
Mikel Arteta made no changes at halftime, seeking a response from his team, but it did not materialize. Chema Andres headed in Brighton’s third goal 12 minutes into the second half from a Gross corner. This marked Brighton’s 11th goal in the past week, following five at Coventry and a 3-2 comeback win at Old Trafford.
Defender Pascal Struijk, making his first Premier League start for Brighton since joining from Leeds, nearly added a fourth goal from another corner but headed wide under pressure. Arsenal’s Kai Havertz had a late opportunity to pull one back but shot straight at Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen when through on goal.
In other Premier League action, Coventry City ended their 25-year wait for a Premier League victory with a 1-0 win away at Nottingham Forest. The decisive goal was scored by Jay Dasilva as Frank Lampard’s side claimed their first points and first goal of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
The win for Coventry City marked their first Premier League victory since April 2001, when they beat Bradford City 2-1. This result brought an end to a 25-year wait for a victory in the English top tier. Coventry City was relegated from the Premier League at the end of the 2000/01 season, after 34 consecutive seasons in the top flight.
The defeat left Arsenal second in the table on goal difference, having played one game more than Manchester City. Brighton moved up to third, two points behind the leaders. Manchester City are set to host Sunderland on Sunday, while Arsenal looks to bounce back from their first defeat of the season.
Key points
- Brighton & Hove Albion secured a 3-0 victory over Arsenal.
- Coventry City ended their 25-year wait for a Premier League win with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
- The defeat left Arsenal second in the table on goal difference.
