In the aftermath of Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Brighton, defender Gabriel Magalhaes has responded to accusations made by Brighton's coach Fabian Hurzeler. During both pre-match and post-match press conferences, Hurzeler criticized Arsenal for allegedly engaging in time-wasting tactics, particularly delaying restarts from corners and throw-ins. His comments were made in the context of his team's frustrations with the officiating during the match, specifically regarding stoppages that he claimed hindered Brighton's ability to play effectively.

Gabriel acknowledged the criticisms but noted that the focus should remain on the referee's management of the game rather than on external comments. He indicated that Arsenal players