Brighton boss blasts Arsenal's time-wasting after narrow Gunners win

Tensions between Brighton and Arsenal flared after the Gunners secured a gritty victory at the Amex Stadium to bolster their title charge. Bukayo Saka's early goal proved decisive as Arsenal stretched their lead at the top of the table to seven points, while Brighton remain in 13th place.

Arsenal lost William Saliba to a twisted ankle but held firm to claim the three points. Match statistics favoured the hosts, who had the majority of possession and registered 11 shots to Arsenal's seven. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler was outspoken after the game, criticising the visitors for disrupting the contest.

"There was only one team who tried to play football today," he said, adding: "Think statistics never lie. We conceded one shot on goal. We weren't that effective. In the final third we should have created more chances." He also highlighted repeated stoppages and medical interventions, asking: "If they win the Premier League, no one will ask how they won it.

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