Arteta buries hatchet with Hurzeler ahead of Brighton clash
Mikel Arteta has made peace with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler following their row last season as the pair go head to head again on Saturday."I have huge respect for Fabian, and what he's done and what Brighton has done as a club.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reconciled with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler prior to their upcoming Premier League match. Hurzeler had previously criticized Arteta's playing style following a 1-0 loss for Arsenal at Brighton's Amex Stadium in March. The German manager stated that only one team attempted to play football, accusing Arsenal of creating their own rules.
Despite the heated exchange, Arteta emphasized that the dispute is now behind them and praised Hurzeler's contributions to Brighton as a club. Arsenal currently leads the Premier League table after four consecutive wins, including a triumph in their opening Champions League match against Napoli. The team has also secured a spot in the League Cup fourth round with a victory over Ipswich.
Arteta highlighted 16-year-old Max Dowman's standout performance against Ipswich, praising the young talent's potential to establish a more prominent role within Arteta's squad. He stressed that the best way for a player to communicate their capabilities is through consistent on-pitch performance, rather than through office arguments.
Arsenal has won seven matches in a row, including the Community Shield against Manchester City, setting a record for their best start to a campaign in 123 years.
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