Fabian H\u00fcrzeler has moved to clarify his remarks following the heated aftermath of Brighton\u2019s recent clash with Arsenal, stressing that he holds deep respect for Mikel Arteta and the work being done at the North London club.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the controversy surrounding his post-match comments, the Brighton manager explained that his remarks were made in an emotional moment and were not intended as criticism of Arteta or the Arsenal coaching staff.<\/p>\n
H\u00fcrzeler revealed that he even reached out to Arteta directly to clear the air.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve texted Mikel Arteta because I have huge respect for him. He is one of the top managers in the Premier League,\u201d H\u00fcrzeler said.<\/p>\n
The Brighton boss emphasized that he admires Arsenal\u2019s playing style and the progress they have made under Arteta. He also insisted that if Arsenal go on to win the league title, they would fully deserve it.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll be the first one to congratulate Arsenal when they win the Premier League, because if they win it they will definitely deserve it,\u201d H\u00fcrzeler added.<\/p>\n
The German coach admitted that some aspects of the match situation made him emotional during the press conference, which led to his comments being interpreted differently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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