Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 20 Sept 2026
Arteta sensed Arsenal trouble from first throw-in at Brighton
Arsenal conceded three at Brighton, and Mikel Arteta says he knew early his side were in trouble.
Brighton— – —
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ArsenalCompetition
Premier League
Result
Arsenal conceded three
Opponent
Brighton
What happened. Arsenal were beaten at Brighton, conceding three goals as the home side pinned them back and forced mistakes. Mikel Arteta admitted afterwards that he sensed early on his team were in trouble.
- Brighton pressed Arsenal into their own box and scored two excellent goals.
- Arteta said he could tell from one of the opening actions things were not right.
“From the first throw-in you could sense it, it was so”
— Mikel Arteta
The defeat leaves Arsenal reflecting on a performance that unravelled almost from the start at Brighton.
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