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How Brighton's aggressive press exposed Arsenal and showcased the best of Fabian Hürzeler's tactical evolution

Brighton marked their 125th anniversary with a 3-0 victory over Arsenal, producing one of their most convincing displays of Fabian Hürzeler’s tenure.

24.09.26, 08:30 Updated 24.09.26, 00:08 7 Minute Read

Adi Jalan

Adi Jalan

Most people celebrate their birthday with a cake. If someone were celebrating their 125th birthday, they’d probably just crack a small smile and blow out an incredible number of candles before sitting back down.

Brighton and Hove Albion, meanwhile, celebrated their 125th anniversary with a 3-0 win over the Premier League’s defending champions Arsenal, who arguably possess the best defence in the world.

Glorious strikes from Pascal Groß and Charalampos Kostoulas set the tone for the afternoon, with Chema Andrés’ header sealing a memorable victory.

But beyond the goals, it was Brighton’s organised, aggressive press that was instrumental in the win.

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