Semi Ajayi played the full match as Hull City’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season came to an end at Newcastle, while Brighton stunned Arsenal 3-0 to end the champions’ own perfect run.
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Hull City suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season, going down 2-1 away to Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Saturday. Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi played the full 90 minutes for the Tigers in the defeat.
A Fast Start For Newcastle
Newcastle raced into a two-goal lead inside the opening seven minutes, with Joe Willock opening the scoring after three minutes before Lewis Hall doubled the advantage four minutes later. The hosts almost extended their lead further when Yoane Wissa missed a penalty in first half stoppage time.
Ali-Cho Provides A Late Reply
Hull pulled a goal back in the 67th minute through Mohamed Ali-Cho, but it proved too little to rescue anything from the game, ending Hull’s unbeaten run in the league.
Brighton End Arsenal’s Perfect Start
Elsewhere, Brighton produced a statement performance of their own, hammering league leaders Arsenal 3-0 at the AMEX Stadium to end the champions’ unbeaten start to the season. Pascal Gross opened the scoring in the 31st minute, before Charalampos Kostoulas doubled the lead just before half-time. Chema Andres completed the rout in the 57th minute to seal a memorable win for the Seagulls.
