Brighton vs Arsenal: Hurzeler defends past remarks, hails Gunners as England’s best but targets upset

Brighton's manager, Fabian Hurzeler, has defended his previous criticism of Arsenal, stating he has no regrets and remains honest with his opinions. After a 1-0 loss to Brighton in March, Hurzeler claimed Arsenal was the only team attempting to play genuine football, frustrated by their tactics of time-wasting. He expressed frustration with Arsenal's injury injuries, which allowed them to seemingly bend the rules to their advantage.

Despite the past tension between the two clubs, Hurzeler congratulated Arsenal on their deserved league title and expressed confidence in their ability to compete with the Gunners in the upcoming match. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, emphasized his willingness to move past the previous disagreements and acknowledged the club's remarkable achievements under Hurzeler's leadership.