Brighton delivers a strong blow to Arsenal with three goals, handing them their first defeat of the season.
Brighton pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Arsenal 3-0 at home in the fifth round of the Premier League on Saturday.
With this victory, Brighton extended their winning streak to two matches, raising their points total to 10 in third place.
Meanwhile, Arsenal suffered their first loss of the season, remaining on 12 points in second place, trailing leaders Manchester City on goal difference, who will host Sunderland tomorrow, Sunday.
After eliminating Manchester United from the EFL Cup with a 3-2 away victory at Old Trafford last week, Brighton continued to embarrass the top clubs in England, handing the defending champions their first loss of the season across all domestic and international competitions.
Brighton finished the first half ahead with two goals from Pascal Groß and Charalampos Kostoulas in the 31st and 45th minutes, before adding a third goal from Seima Andres in the 57th minute of the second half.
With this victory, Brighton extended their winning streak to two matches, raising their points total to 10 in third place.
Meanwhile, Arsenal suffered their first loss of the season, remaining on 12 points in second place, trailing leaders Manchester City on goal difference, who will host Sunderland tomorrow, Sunday.
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