Michael Owen and Ray Parlour shut down Fabian Hurzler after his Arsenal comments

"He's not going for the title! He might change his mind if he is going for the title. Any old winner will do! Listen, Arsenal have played well for the vast majority of the season. And it's the oldest saying in the book, the oldest saying in the football book: To win the league, sometimes you have to win it ugly."

"I will never be that kind of manager who tries to win in that way. This statement from Hurzeler reflects his criticism of Arsenal's time-wasting tactics, though it prompted responses from experienced former players who argued that such tactics are standard in professional football when pursuing titles."

Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Brighton, with Bukayo Saka scoring in the first half. Despite not playing at their best, Arsenal managed the game effectively. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler criticized Arsenal's time-wasting after the match and called for Premier League rule modifications. This continues Hurzeler's pattern of controversial comments about Arsenal, including his previous support for Declan Rice's red card. Former players Ray Parlour and Michael Owen defended Arsenal's approach, arguing that winning matches sometimes requires playing ugly football. They noted that Arsenal has performed well throughout the season and that time management is a legitimate tactical element of professional football.

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