Arsenal defeated 3-0 by Brighton ending season winning streak

On September 20, 2026, Arsenal suffered a decisive 3-0 defeat against Brighton in the Premier League, marking the team's first loss since April. The match was highlighted by a strong performance from Brighton, with Babis Kostoulas emerging as a key figure in the victory.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed significant disappointment following the result, characterizing his team's performance as unacceptable. He highlighted a high volume of technical errors and stated that the players failed to uphold the fundamental principles of the game. Arteta acknowledged Brighton's absolute deservedness of the win while noting that his team was far from the standards required for the Premier League.

Despite the loss, Arteta maintained that this defeat should not overshadow the progress made during the first six or seven weeks of the season. He emphasized that the team must learn from this specific event and integrate the lessons into their broader campaign. The manager insisted that the squad needs to feel the impact of the loss to prevent future recurrences as they continue their season.