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Arsenal faces mixed start to 2026-27 Premier League season

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~~Brighton defeats~~ Arsenal ~~3-0 in~~ faces mixed start to 2026-27 Premier League ~~fixture~~ season

Arsenal’s perfect start to the 2026-27 season ended on September 19, 2026, following a 3-0 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. Prior to the match, the defending champions had won all seven of their competitive fixtures, seeking to equal a club record for the best start to a campaign set in 1903-04. Brighton capitalized on their potent offense to secure the victory through goals from Pascal Groß, Babis Kostoulas, and Chem Andres. The loss marks the first defeat for the defending champions this season, leaving Arsenal in second place and Brighton in third. Following the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed “extreme disappointment,” citing technical errors and a failure to respect “basic principles of play.” The defeat highlighted defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of midfield control, despite the involvement of Declan Rice and Bruno Guimaraes. ~~In response to a perceived lack of attacking depth on the left flank,~~ Amidst this volatile start, Arsenal has ~~reportedly identified Brentford’s Kevin Schade as a potential January transfer target. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler attributed the victory to an intense, “old school” approach centered~~ focused on ~~winning small battles, such as tackles and headers. Arsenal players~~ integrating summer signings. Christos Tzolis has started all five Premier League matches since his move from Club Brugge, while Ezri Konsa has provided defensive depth following his arrival from Aston Villa. Despite the early setback and ~~staff now face an international break to regroup after~~ a significant injury list, the ~~heavy loss.~~ club has signaled long-term stability by securing Mikel Arteta with a contract extension running until 2030.

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