Carrarese have never beaten Sassuolo and probably never will. • Sassuolo's U20s playing a U19 side tells you everything about how deep their talent pool runs. • Arteta's told the redundancies are about success, which is a funny way of saying Arsenal couldn't afford to keep losing money. • Cagliari-Pescara stats columns exist to fill space when nothing interesting is happening. • Bristol City and Sheffield United will play the kind of match that makes you check your phone more than the scoreline. Carrarese have never beaten Sassuolo and probably never will. • Sassuolo's U20s playing a U19 side tells you everything about how deep their talent pool runs. • Arteta's told the redundancies are about success, which is a funny way of saying Arsenal couldn't afford to keep losing money. • Cagliari-Pescara stats columns exist to fill space when nothing interesting is happening. • Bristol City and Sheffield United will play the kind of match that makes you check your phone more than the scoreline.

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Brighton humbling 'a big lesson' for Arsenal – Arteta

By WAF News Desk September 19, 2026 8:36 pm Updated September 22, 2026 1:07 am 1 min read

An uncharacteristic performance from Arsenal saw the Gunners ship three goals in the defeat to Brighton – but could the loss be the “big lesson” they needed?

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Brighton delivered a 3-0 victory over Premier League champions Arsenal, halting the Gunners' perfect start to the season with their first defeat. The emphatic result represented a significant setback for Mikel Arteta's side, who faced a comprehensive defeat at the Amex. The loss marks a turning point after an unbeaten opening to the campaign.

What we know

Brighton won 3-0 to inflict Arsenal's first season defeat
The Gunners' unbeaten record ended with this emphatic loss
Arsenal faced a comprehensive defeat at Brighton

Why it matters

The result breaks Arsenal's perfect start and provides a reality check for the defending champions. Such a heavy defeat offers valuable lessons midway through a season, though Arsenal remain active in the title race despite this setback.

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