EPL Table: Arsenal Drop To Second Place After 3-0 Defeat To Brighton

Arsenal have dropped to second place in the Premier League table after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Saturday.

The Gunners were hoping to maintain their perfect start to the season with another victory when they travelled to the Amex.

However, Brighton took control of the game from the opening whistle and put Arsenal under pressure throughout the first half.

Pascal Gross opened the scoring for the hosts before Charalampos Kostoulas doubled Brighton’s advantage before the break.

Arsenal struggled to find a response after the interval as Brighton continued to control the game and create chances.

Chema Andres then headed in Brighton’s third goal after the break to complete a convincing victory for Fabian Hurzeler’s side.

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The defeat means Arsenal have dropped to second place, while Manchester City now have the opportunity to move three points clear of the Gunners when they host Sunderland on Sunday.