Brighton 3 - 0 Arsenal | എന്താ ഇപ്പൊ നടന്നേ ?

So much for the new Invincibles. Arsenal were brought back down to earth with a shuddering bump by a scintillating display from Brighton as Fabian Hürzeler’s vibrant side celebrated the club’s 125th anniversary in style. The special edition shirts they wore to mark the occasion will end up being collector’s items after the Premier League champions were ripped apart. Arsenal were attempting to record an eighth successive victory in all competitions to start the new campaign for the first time since 1903 when they were still known as Woolwich Arsenal. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta stands with arms crossed, looking down with a troubled expression ‘They deserved to win’: Mikel Arteta left humbled by Brighton defeat Read more Instead, it is Brighton – inspired by first-half goals from the veteran stand-in captain, Pascal Gross, and the exciting teenager Charalampos Kostoulas – who find themselves in third place, two points behind Arsenal. New signing Chema Andrés made the points safe from a corner 12 minutes into the second half. That meant Arsenal conceded three goals for the first time since December 2023 in all competitions and Mikel Arteta will be most concerned that it could easily have been more against the division’s top scorers, 16 in five games. The home supporters waved blue and white flags before kick-off as the players swapped their usual kits for a deep blue limited edition shirt that was inspired by their first season in Southern League Division Two in 1901. That has caused controversy among fans after originally being listed on sale for £150 in a package that included a letter of authenticity from the club owner, Tony Bloom, and a keyring. Given this is the only time they will wear it, those who shelled out will be pleased they did now.