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Sep 19, 2026, 4:50 PM · 1 min read · language: en

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his team's 3-0 defeat to Brighton was "painful" but represented "a big lesson to learn" for his players.

According to BBC Sport, the loss marked Arsenal's first defeat in the Premier League this season.

Arteta said his side had been "very far" from the standards required to compete at the level Arsenal are aiming for, according to BBC Sport.

The Arsenal manager did not elaborate further on specific tactical failings in the excerpt provided by BBC Sport, but emphasised the need for his squad to learn from the result.

Arsenal will look to respond in their upcoming fixtures as they continue their pursuit of Premier League honours this season.

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

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