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Brighton Beat Arsenal 3-0 at Amex Stadium as Arteta Calls It a Big Lesson
Brighton defeated Arsenal 3-0 at the Amex Stadium. Arsenal's first defeat of the season ended their seven-match winning run.
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Arsenal’s first Premier League defeat of the season came when Brighton beat them 3-0 at the Amex Stadium, with Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andrés scoring.
“could prove a "big lesson"”
BBC reported that Arteta said their first loss could prove a "big lesson" after Arsenal were humbled on the south coast as Brighton beat them comfortably 3-0 to go third in the table.
The BBC account also said Arteta was "extremely disappointed" and that Arsenal were "very far" from the basics he expected, citing uncertainty in defence, a loss of midfield control and lack of attacking creativity.
The Guardian described the same result as a lesson for the champions, quoting Arteta saying, "They deserved to win the game and it’s a big lesson for us."
Arteta’s blame and praise
After the defeat, Arteta accused his players of failing to "respect the game" and said Brighton were "another gear" in the first duels, second actions and second balls.
Sky Sports quoted Arteta saying, "A very disappointing result and performance," and added that he felt Arsenal were "extremely poor technically" in their own half.
Football London said Arteta pointed the finger at his players and accused them of making "technical errors" and failing to capitalise on chances to get back into the game.
In the same BBC coverage, Arteta acknowledged the Seagulls "deserved" the success and said there were lessons the Gunners needed to take heading into the international break.
Table pressure and next steps
The loss ended Arsenal’s winning start, and the BBC said the manner of the defeat offered hope to title rivals that they are not invincible as Arsenal went into the international break after their heaviest league loss in a season.
“gifting Manchester City the opportunity to go three points clear”
Football London said the defeat gave Manchester City the opportunity to go three points clear when they face Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Guardian added that Arteta said the first throw-in showed Arsenal needed to get out of trouble "much quicker than that," and that the team knew what it takes to win against Leeds when they come back.
In the Orange report, Manchester City were described as level on points (12) with one game in hand, with the chance to send a message by taking the lead of the championship if they beat Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium (3:00 PM).