Brighton’s Hürzeler Reaches Out to Arteta After Time‑Wasting Row

Overview

• Hürzeler criticized Arsenal’s game management following Brighton’s 1-0 home defeat earlier this month, citing frustration with perceived time-wasting.
• He said he sent Arteta a respectful text to clarify his stance, expressing admiration for the Arsenal manager and willingness to congratulate the club if it wins the Premier League.
• Arteta confirmed receiving the message, described the exchange as personal, and praised Hürzeler’s character and coaching work at Brighton.
• Hürzeler maintained that match statistics support his concerns and called for clearer rules on time-wasting, noting the two managers still hold different views.
• Coverage indicates both men are ready to move on from the dispute as Arsenal continue their push in the title race.