Fabian Hurzeler has hailed his Brighton side as 'horrible to play against' after they produced a clinical performance to dismantle Arsenal at the Amex Stadium. The Seagulls boss watched on with pride as his players ended the Gunners' unbeaten start to the season with a commanding 3-0 victory on the south coast.
Mikel Arteta offered no excuses after Arsenal's perfect start to the Premier League season came to a crashing halt at the hands of a clinical Brighton side. The Gunners boss watched his defending champions crumble in a 3-0 defeat, marking a stark departure from the form that had seen them win nine consecutive league matches.
Arsenal’s flawless start to the new Premier League campaign has come to an abrupt and surprising end. The defending champions were comprehensively beaten by a relentless Brighton & Hove Albion side today, exposing uncharacteristic defensive vulnerabilities and leaving manager Mikel Arteta with significant issues to address ahead of the international break.