Arsenal faced off against Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 31st minute when Pascal Gross found the back of the net. Charalampos Kostoulas doubled his team’s advantage with a great strike in the 45th minute as Mikel Arteta’s men went into the half-time break 2-0 down on the scoreline.
Chema Andres put daylight between the two sides in the 57th minute when he scored with a good header. The match ended with the Gunners suffering a poor 3-1 loss away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each [Arsenal](https://the4thofficial.net/category/leagues/english-premier-league/arsenal/) player fared during the clash against the Seagulls.
**GK: David Raya – 6/10**
Raya made two important saves at the back but conceded three times this afternoon.
**RB: Jurrien Timber – 5.5/10**
He failed to keep things solid inside his half but was tidy with his passing.
**CB: Ezri Konsa – 6/10**
Konsa made a few crucial clearances at the back, but it was not enough today.
**CB: Gabriel – 6.5/10**
Gabriel dealt with the danger when he could, but struggled to keep the opposition attackers quiet.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gestures during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Stadium on September 19, 2026 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
**LB: Riccardo Calafiori – 6/10**
He worked hard on both halves but failed to make a difference going forward.
**CM: Bruno Guimaraes – 5.5/10**
Guimaraes struggled to get a foothold in the game and was substituted near the hour mark.
**CM: Declan Rice – 6.5/10**
He failed to protect his backline, but was lively with the ball at his feet.
**RW: Bukayo Saka – 7/10**
Saka caused a few problems for his marker but failed to threaten the Brighton goal.
**CAM: Martin Odegaard – 6/10**
He was mostly ineffective today and was replaced in the 72nd minute.
**LW: Christos Tzolis – 6/10**
Tzolis struggled to find the cutting edge in the final third.
**ST: Kai Havertz – 6/10**
Havertz failed to catch the eye during his time on the pitch.
**Substitutes:**
**CM: Mikel Merino – 6/10**
He made one positive run with the ball.
**CM: Martin Zubimendi – 6.5/10**
He did his fair share of defending.
**ST: Viktor Gyokeres – 6/10**
Gyokeres made one key chance in the final third.
**LW: Eberechi Eze – 6/10**
He failed to register a goal.
**CAM: Max Dowman – N/A**