Arsenal drop to second after 3-0 Brighton loss as City eye top spot

Arsenal suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, September 18, 2026, dropping to second place in the Premier League table. Pascal Gross opened the scoring, Charalampos Kostoulas doubled the lead before halftime, and Chema Andres added a third after the break to secure the win for Fabian Hurzeler’s side.

The loss leaves Arsenal vulnerable as Manchester City host Sunderland on Sunday; a City victory would put them three points clear at the top. For Nigerian fans who follow the title race, this shift could affect weekend viewing plans and spark debate over whether Arsenal can recover their early-season form or if City’s consistency will prove decisive.

With the Gunners’ next fixture yet to be announced, supporters might consider tuning into the City–Sunderland match to see if the gap widens, or reassess their expectations for Arsenal’s title challenge. Will Manchester City’s win on Sunday seal their advantage, or can Arsenal bounce back and reclaim the lead?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/19/epl-table-arsenal-drop-to-second-place-after-3-0-defeat-to-brighton/