Brighton vs Arsenal: Shocker! Arteta's Gunners destroyed by Seagulls in stunning upset

The Seagulls were on the front foot from the outset, with Ferdi Kadıoğlu firing over early and Charalampos Kostoulas forcing a smart save from David Raya. Arsenal had moments of their own, but Bruno Guimarães could only find the side netting from a tight angle.

Brighton took a deserved lead just after the half-hour mark when Pascal Groß curled a superb strike beyond Raya from outside the box.

The hosts doubled their advantage before the break as Kostoulas was given too much space and arrowed a low drive into the bottom corner.

The second half brought no relief for Mikel Arteta’s side. Groß turned provider with a pinpoint corner that Chema Andrés met with a powerful header for his first Brighton goal, making it 3-0.

The result denies Arsenal the chance to break a long-standing 123-year record by starting the season with 8 straight wins, and lifts Brighton into third place.

The Gunners drop to second behind Manchester City on goal difference heading into the international break.