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Since taking charge in 2019, Arteta has made a point of reiterating how much he values physicality and the demands he puts on his side to win duels.
But against Brighton, Arsenal were dominated all over the pitch and lost challenges which they would usually be expected to win.
Arteta said he was “extremely disappointed” as his side were “very far” from doing the basics he expected, with uncertainty
Brighton STUN champions Arsenal to move third in the table!
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Arsenal suffered their first defeat of the season as they were stunned by Brighton, who put three past the champions at Amex Stadium.
On the back of fine wins over Coventry City and Manchester United, the Seagulls started the match in confident style.
The Gunners struggled to deal with the intensity shown by the hosts and Pascal Gross gave Brighton a 31st-minute lead with a shot from the edge of
Arsenal are open to allowing teenage prodigy Max Dowman to leave the club on loan this term if it aids his development.
Last season, the 16-year-old set two records, as the youngest player to score in Premier League history and for the Gunners.
However, while he is yet to feature in the English top flight this term, he marked his first appearance of the season with two goals in Arsenal
Arsenal and Manchester City are the only two teams with 12 points from four games.
They are already four points above third-placed Hull City – who despite their brilliant early form may not consider themselves in any kind of title equation – and five above the rest.
Arsenal are the defending champions and pre-season title favourites.
Under manager Mikel Arteta they ended a 22-year title drought last season with what
Arsenal will contact refereeing body Pro Ref over the incident in which Ezri Konsa conceded a penalty in Saturday’s win over Sunderland.
Konsa and Black Cats defender Dan Ballard were involved in a physical exchange inside the penalty area in which the Arsenal defender was adjudged to have fouled the Sunderland captain for excessive holding.
After the game Gunners manager Mikel Arteta criticised the decision, and it is understood
Referee John Brooks took a few seconds to point to the penalty spot after Ballard and Konsa hit the ground, but once he did the VAR stuck with his decision.
Konsa was certainly committing a foul, though Ballard did appear to have a hold of the Arsenal man.
“This should never happen, it’s not fair, and I am sad, very sad, in that sense,” said Arteta, who was booked in
Guimaraes and Raya crucial – Sunderland v Arsenal player ratings
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Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the season after two moments of brilliance from David Raya and Bruno Guimaraes set them on course for victory at Sunderland.
On 55 minutes, Gunners defender Ezri Konsa was penalised for pulling down Dan Ballard in the box, but goalkeeper Raya read Enzo le Fee’s penalty with a superb save low to his left.
And its true significance was not revealed until 121 seconds
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he deliberately sabotaged the club’s travel plans during pre-season – to get his players used to difficulties on the road.
Those sabotages include deliberately making his team late for matches by changing their route or meal times – as well as making the changing room hotter and reducing the number of massage beds.
The Premier League champions had travel concerns during their trip to face
