"If I asked everyone in this room did they enjoy this football game, I'm sure maybe one raises his arm because he's a big Arsenal fan, besides that, no chance. There was only one team that tried to play football today. I will never be that kind of manager who tries to win in that way."
"When I'm looking at them with my football manager's head on, they're so professional. They do every bit of gamesmanship to get it over the line. There'll be an asterisk next to their name because you've only got to look at them... and say, it's just a functional display. They're good, they're strong, they're powerful. But there is nothing beautiful about them."
Arsenal defeated Brighton 1-0 through Bukayo Saka's deflected goal, extending their Premier League lead to seven points. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler criticized Arsenal's time-wasting tactics and questioned the entertainment value of their performance, stating only Arsenal fans would enjoy such football. Former Newcastle manager Alan Pardew echoed these sentiments, arguing Arsenal's title would carry an asterisk due to their functional, unglamorous style focused on gamesmanship rather than beautiful play. Pardew acknowledged Arsenal's professionalism and strength while emphasizing the absence of aesthetic quality in their approach. Mikel Arteta responded dismissively to Hurzeler's criticism.
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