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Fabian Hurzeler Reveals Text Message He Sent Arteta After Publicly Slamming Arsenal for Time Wasting and Not Trying to Play Football vs Brighton
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler sent a respectful message to Arsenal's Mikel Arteta after criticizing time-wasting, emphasizing admiration despite on-field tension.
- Fabian Hürzeler texted Mikel Arteta after the row to explain his criticism of Arsenal's time-wasting, while Arteta said on Mar 13, 2026 that they were on good terms but declined to disclose details.
- On Wednesday, Hurzeler was furious with Arsenal's game management, accusing David Raya of feigning injury and complaining to the fourth official at the Amex Stadium.
- Opta data showed Arsenal completed 71% of their passes and took 30 minutes 51 seconds to restart play, and Hürzeler said the numbers confirmed his concerns while praising Arteta.
- Reactions ranged from public ill-will to managerial rebuttals, as Hürzeler sent a respectful text to Arteta after criticism, and Arteta defended Arsenal ahead of Saturday.
- Calls for clearer rules on time-wasting resurfaced after the match as Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton & Hove Albion manager, said smaller clubs must voice opinions and stick to principles, fueling debate on Arsenal's style and Premier League rules on time-wasting.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
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- 63% of the sources lean Left
63% Left
L 63%
C 25%
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