Arsenal's Brighton Blow: Why 3-0 Loss Was Deceiving

Arsenal's first defeat of the season was a bruising 3-0 at Brighton, but the scoreline may not tell the full story.

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What happened. Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season, losing 3-0 at Brighton on Saturday. It was the first time Arsenal lost by three goals since May 2023.

• Arsenal last trailed by three goals in November 2023.
• The loss was described as bad and bruising.
• Tactics column suggests the scoreline was deceiving.

Arsenal will look to bounce back in their next fixture after this heavy defeat.

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