Arsenal's perfect start to the new Premier League season came to an abrupt end on Saturday as Brighton and Hove Albion delivered a clinical 3-0 thrashing at the Amex Stadium.

The reigning Premier League champions arrived on the south coast unbeaten and with a 100 percent record, but Brighton dismantled them with a commanding performance that left no doubt about the result.

The heavy defeat is a significant blow to Arsenal's early-season momentum and raises questions about how manager Mikel Arteta's side will respond in the weeks ahead.