'It's a big lesson to learn' - Arteta on 'painful' Brighton defeat

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Arsenal were "very far" from the standards required to compete after the Gunners lost 3-0 to Brighton - their first defeat in the Premier League this season.

Published on RocksNews: 19 Sept 2026, 17:04 UTC
Updated: 19 Sept 2026, 17:04 UTC
Language: English

'It's a big lesson to learn' - Arteta on 'painful' Brighton defeat — Image credit: BBC Sport

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Arsenal were "very far" from the standards required to compete after the Gunners lost 3-0 to Brighton - their first defeat in the Premier League this season.