Arsenal Fall to Brighton Ahead of Extended International Break

Arsenal's defeat to Brighton on Saturday comes just before an international break, leaving the club with a lengthy wait before it can respond on the pitch.

Arsenal suffered a defeat at the hands of Brighton on Saturday, in a loss that came immediately before the international break. The timing leaves manager Mikel Arteta and his squad unable to make quick amends, as players depart for national team duty.

The break is described as the longest lull of the season so far, meaning Arsenal will have to wait before returning to competitive action. It was a rare loss for an Arteta-led side.

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