Arsenal suffer first Premier League defeat of season with 3-0 loss to Brighton

In the 2026-27 Premier League season, Arsenal suffered their first defeat, losing 3-0 to Brighton on September 19, ending their perfect start. Manchester City, under new manager Enzo Maresca, have won all five league games and seven in a row overall. Tottenham are struggling, sitting 19th with five points. The season has been interrupted by an extended three-week international break, the first of its kind, forcing clubs to adjust training schedules. Brighton's win places them third, two points behind Arsenal.