Arteta reconciles with Hurzeler ahead of Brighton match
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Mikel Arteta and Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler have resolved their previous disagreement ahead of their Premier League clash on Saturday. The two had a public spat last season regarding Arsenal's tactics during a match that ended in a 1-0 win for Arsenal. Arteta praised Hurzeler and acknowledged Brighton's achievements. Both clubs head into the game following strong starts to the season, with Arsenal winning four consecutive league games and securing their place in the League Cup fourth round.
- •Arteta respects Hurzeler despite last season's critical remarks.
- •Arsenal leads the Premier League with four straight wins.
- •Max Dowman impressed in his debut, scoring twice against Ipswich.
- •Ben White is an injury doubt for Arsenal's match against Brighton.
- •Both teams meet at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
- 4:43 PMBBC Sport — 'Stay humble' - Hurzeler's plea to Brighton after huge Arsenal win
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Arteta refuses to reignite war of words with Fabian Hurzeler
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Brighton vs Arsenal: Hurzeler defends past remarks, hails Gunners as England’s best but targets upset
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal's Arteta puts fall-out with Brighton boss Hürzeler behind him
- 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Arteta buries hatchet with Hurzeler ahead of Brighton clash
- 10:43 AMYahoo Sports — Mikel Arteta insists Fabian Hurzeler feud is over after Brighton boss slammed Arsenal’s tactics
"Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insisted he has buried the hatchet with Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler on the eve of their Premier League clash. Hurzeler took aim at Arteta after their last meeting – a 1-0 win for Arsenal in March – saying “only one team tried to play football” and accused the Gunners of “making their own rules.
"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.
"Fabian Hurzeler has refused to take back his comments after claiming only Brighton played football when they faced Arsenal in their previous meeting. The Brighton manager criticised the Gunners’ app...
Sources
External links- BBC SportSep 19, 2026, 4:43 PM'Stay humble' - Hurzeler's plea to Brighton after huge Arsenal win
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler highlights his team's intensity, togetherness and squad depth following their resounding 3-0 win against Arsenal in the Premier League.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 8:00 AMArteta refuses to reignite war of words with Fabian Hurzeler
Fabian Hurzeler has refused to take back his comments after claiming only Brighton played football when they faced Arsenal in their previous meeting. The Brighton manager criticised the Gunners’ app...
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 6:05 AMBrighton vs Arsenal: Hurzeler defends past remarks, hails Gunners as England’s best but targets upset
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has said he does not regret his comments criticising Arsenal last season.Hurzeler hit out at the Gunners after a 1-0 defeat for Brighton in March, stating there was “on...
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:03 AMArsenal's Arteta puts fall-out with Brighton boss Hürzeler behind him
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insisted he has buried the hatchet with Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler on the eve of their Premier League clash. Hurzeler took aim at Arteta after their last meeting – a 1-0 win for Arsenal in March – saying “only one team tried to play football” and accused the Gunners of “making their own rules.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:48 AMArteta 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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:43 AMMikel Arteta insists Fabian Hurzeler feud is over after Brighton boss slammed Arsenal’s tactics
Arsenal will aim to continue their perfect start to the season against Brighton this weekend
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