'A big lesson for us!' - Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal were 'below standards' as champions suffer shock 3-0 Brighton beating
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted his team performed poorly following a 3-0 defeat to Brighton. The loss ended the Gunners' winning streak and highlighted tactical failures in intensity and defensive basics.
Why it matters
This result marks a significant shift in the Premier League title race, ending the perceived invincibility of the defending champions.
Mikel Arteta offered no excuses after Arsenal's perfect start to the Premier League season came to a crashing halt at the hands of a clinical Brighton side. The Gunners boss watched his defending champions crumble in a 3-0 defeat, marking a stark departure from the form that had seen them win nine consecutive league matches.
The aura of invincibility surrounding Arteta's side was shattered at the Amex Stadium as Brighton produced a tactical masterclass to dismantle the reigning champions . After a perfect start to the campaign that saw Arsenal winning seven straight games in all competitions, the North London side looked uncharacteristically fragile against a high-pressing Seagulls outfit.
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