Premier League: Arsenal halted by Brighton

In the Premier League, Arsenal experienced their first defeat of the season, falling 3-0 to Brighton on September 19, 2026. Brighton's Chema Andres celebrated his goal during the match, providing one of the surprises of the early season. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment with his players, stating they were "very far from some fundamental principles that must be respected." This defeat left Arsenal struggling to maintain momentum, contrasting sharply with the positive start seen by Brighton under coach Fabian Hürzeler, who had seen his team secure a place on the podium. Additionally, Brentford also performed well, achieving victory over Chelsea in a London derby ahead of the fifth match week. Leeds United remained unbeaten after five matches, having only conceded three goals so far. In other football news, the world mourned the passing of Sandro Mazzola, a legendary figure of Inter and the Italian National Team, who was a two-time European champion in 1964 and 1965. Mazzola was a major contributor to Italy's success, including winning the Euro 1968 and competing in the 1970 World Cup final. His commitment to Inter is often seen as remarkable in today's football landscape.