# Brighton thrash Arsenal 3-0

> Brighton beats Arsenal 3-0 as Tottenham stay winless.
- Title: Brighton thrash Arsenal 3-0 · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Brighton beats Arsenal 3-0 as Tottenham stay winless. Brighton defeated Arsenal 3-0 in the Premier League, ending Arsenal's perfect start to their title…
- Keywords: brighton, arsenal, tottenham, aston villa, premier league, mikel arteta, fabian hurzeler, relegation zone, news, world, thrash, 3-0
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/20/brighton-thrash-arsenal-3-0-as-tottenham-remain-winless/235816
- Published: 2026-09-20T09:14:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brighton, arsenal, tottenham, aston villa, premier league, mikel arteta, fabian hurzeler, relegation zone, news, world
## Arsenal's 3-0 loss
Arsenal suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League, ending their flawless start to the title defense.

> brighton deserved to win the game. we didn’t do the basics right for long periods
## Brighton's goals
Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas, and Chema Andres scored for Brighton in the 3-0 win over Arsenal.

> it was a special win. not only because we played the best team in england but because of the performance
## Arteta's reaction
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called the loss a 'big lesson' for the team.

> it’s a big lesson for us to learn. how the team has played and competed in the last six or seven weeks has been exceptional, but today has been a big lesson
## Tottenham's loss
Tottenham lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, remaining winless and in the relegation zone.

> we played well in the first half, we didn’t score, but (we are) too fragile
## Spurs' fragility
Tottenham's defense was too fragile, risking a bottom finish if Fulham avoids defeat.

> the moment when we have to defend, we have to defend compact. the leaders have to be leaders and to lead the team
## Brighton's confidence
Brighton entered the match confident after beating Manchester United 2-0 in the League Cup.

> i am really proud of my team
## Key takeaway

Brighton defeated Arsenal 3-0 in the Premier League, ending Arsenal's perfect start to their title defense, while Tottenham remain winless after a 3-2 loss to Aston Villa.