What have we learned from the Premier League so far?
· Sports · BBC Sport
The Premier League has entered a three-week break during a four-game international window following the opening five matches of the season. Arsenal suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat against Brighton at Amex Stadium on Saturday, ending their club-record equalling run of eight consecutive wins in all competitions. Meanwhile, Manchester City claimed the top spot in the standings by three points after securing a 5-3 victory over Sunderland under manager Enzo Maresca. Brighton and Brentford have both impressed during the early stages of the campaign, sitting in third and fourth positions respectively. Manager Mikel Arteta described the defeat as a significant learning curve for the squad as they prepare to resume fixtures.
Why it matters
The defeat knocks Arsenal from the top of the Premier League standings and hands Manchester City the early lead, shifting the momentum in the early title race.
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