Brighton humbling 'a big lesson' for Arsenal - Arteta

Figure caption, Highlights: Brilliant Brighton batter Arsenal in shock first defeat as champions

Arsenal reporter at Amex Stadium Published 39 minutes ago An uncharacteristic performance from Arsenal saw them ship three goals at Brighton - but boss Mikel Arteta believes their first Premier League defeat this season could prove a "big lesson".

The defending champions have been tipped by many to retain the title they won last season for the first time in 22 years.

An impressive seven-match winning start to this campaign in all competitions - nine in successive league games dating back to April - backed up that belief.

But Arsenal were humbled on the south coast as a well-drilled and clinical Brighton outfit beat them comfortably 3-0 to go third in the table.