Arsenal beaten at Brighton as Manchester City pull clear at the top
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The Guardian's Football Weekly reviews the Premier League weekend in which Arsenal suffered a heavy defeat at Brighton, allowing Manchester City to open up a gap at the top of the table.
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Attributed to original sourceMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Will Unwin and Lars Sivertsen as Arsenal are thrashed away at Brighton
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On the podcast today: Manchester City are the only side with a 100% start in the Premier League after Arsenal’s comprehensive loss at the hands of Brighton. Had we all handed Mikel Arteta’s side the title too soon? They couldn’t cope with the Seagulls’ intensity.
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What happened
The latest edition of The Guardian's Football Weekly video podcast recaps a damaging Premier League weekend for Arsenal, who were well beaten by Brighton. The result hands the initiative to Manchester City, who move clear at the summit. The panel discusses the implications for the title race, Arsenal's defensive frailties, and Brighton's continued strong form under their current setup. The discussion also touches on other results from around the league.
Chance analysis
Arsenal's loss at the Amex is a significant dent in their title credentials, and the way it happened — by a heavy margin against a Brighton side that has become a genuine bogey team for top sides — will sharpen the scrutiny on Mikel Arteta's setup. Manchester City clearing at the top shifts the psychological weight of the race in their favour, even this early in the season, because it tests Arsenal's ability to respond under pressure. For Brighton, another statement win at home reinforces their reputation as a side capable of unsettling the league's elite.
Arsenal's title challenge suffers a setback with a damaging away defeat, while Manchester City gain a clear advantage at the top of the Premier League standings.