"I think no-one recognises it, but when Arsenal have a corner and they are leading, sometimes they spend over one minute just to take a corner."
"Michael Owen made it clear that Arsenal won't care about how they win, just so long as they get across the line in the title race, offering a pragmatic perspective on Arsenal's controversial playing style and defensive tactics."
Arsenal defeated Brighton 1-0 with Bukayo Saka scoring early, but the match generated significant controversy through manager Fabian Hurzeler's complaints. Before the game, Hurzeler criticized Arsenal for spending excessive time on corner kicks when leading. After the loss, he claimed Brighton was the only team attempting to win and called for rule changes against Arsenal's style. Michael Owen responded by defending Arsenal's pragmatic approach, stating that winning the title matters more than playing aesthetically pleasing football. Owen's balanced perspective contrasted with other critics who have questioned Arsenal's methods throughout the season.
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