{
  "id": 8228736,
  "title": "Mikel Arteta insists Fabian Hurzeler feud is over after Brighton boss slammed Arsenal’s tactics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/mikel-arteta-insists-fabian-hurzeler-feud-is-over-after-brighton-boss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:43:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mikel-arteta-insists-fabian-hurzeler-104323187.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has quashed any lingering tension with Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler ahead of their upcoming Premier League match at the Amex Stadium. Hurzeler had previously criticized Arteta's tactics after a 1-0 win for Arsenal in March, alleging that only one team was attempting to play football and that the Gunners operated under their own rules. Speaking ahead of the match, Arteta stated, \"That's all done. That's all in the past. I have huge respect for Fabian, and what he's done and what Brighton has done as a club.\" Arteta praised Hurzeler's achievements and Brighton's progress as a club, emphasizing that a \"beautiful game\" is set to take place. Hurzeler hit back at Arsenal's tactics after last season's match, but Arteta countered, \"The best way to knock on the door is to do it on the pitch, not in the office.\" Arsenal enters the match having started their Premier League defense strongly, winning four of their first four games. Max Dowman, a 16-year-old, will be making his league debut for the Gunners against Brighton. Arteta highlighted the importance of players consistently performing on the pitch, stating, \"You just leave out the arguments.\" A victory for Arsenal would see them equal the club's 123-year record for the best start to a campaign, with eight consecutive wins across all competitions. However, Ben White is uncertain for the match due to injury concerns.",
  "summary": "Arsenal will aim to continue their perfect start to the season against Brighton this weekend",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}