Brighton mark 125th year with 3-0 Arsenal win
Brighton marked their 125th anniversary with a 3-0 win over champions Arsenal, ending the Gunners’ perfect start to the season.
Pascal Gross called Brighton’s 3-0 win over Arsenal a ‘complete performance’, praising their intensity, high pressing and fast attacks after scoring at the Amex.
Brighton fought back from 2-0 down to beat Manchester United 3-2 at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup. Michael Carrick defended Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven after the collapse.
Brighton’s 3-0 win exposed five Arsenal flaws, with Albion’s high press, long-range finishing and set-piece threat raising fresh questions over the champions’ title defence.
Fabian Hurzeler hailed Brighton’s 125-year history after a ‘special’ 3-0 win over Arsenal, praising Albion’s intensity, basics and character after a tough week.
Pascal Gross said he had already retired from Germany duty after the World Cup. The Brighton veteran then inspired a 3-0 win over Arsenal with a goal and an assist.
Brighton’s 3-0 win over Arsenal was built on relentless high pressing, with Fabian Hurzeler’s side forcing errors and taking control through intensity and collective work.
Mikel Arteta said Brighton’s 3-0 win was deserved after Albion dominated from the off through goals by Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres.
Ezri Konsa admitted Arsenal ‘weren’t good enough’ in Brighton’s 3-0 win, saying Albion punished time on the ball and there were ‘no excuses’ for the defeat.
Declan Rice avoided a red card against Brighton, escaping a possible three-match ban after his clash with Malick Yalcouye.
Brighton will assess Pascal Struijk after a hamstring problem in the 3-0 win over Arsenal. Lewis Dunk missed out with a minor neck issue, and some injured players could return for the next competitive fixture at Sunderland on 10 October.
Fabian Hurzeler compared Pascal Gross to ‘a good wine’ after the Brighton midfielder inspired Albion’s 3-0 win over Arsenal.
