Brighton & Hove Albion’s Pascal Gross has slammed Arsenal’s time-wasting ways following the Gunners’ slim 1-0 win on the Amex Stadium on Wednesday night time.
The end result, secured by means of a deflected Bukayo Saka strike within the 9th minute, noticed Arsenal transfer seven issues transparent on the best of the Premier League desk.
Alternatively, the victory used to be marred by means of controversy because the Seagulls’ veteran chief expressed his outrage over Arsenal’s solution to seeing out the sport.
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Pascal Gross on Arsenal’s time-wasting
In spite of a spirited efficiency that noticed Brighton outshoot the league leaders, they have been not able to discover a step forward in opposition to a resolute, if cynical, Arsenal defence.
Talking to BBC Fit of the Day (by way of BBC Recreation) after the whistle, Gross used to be scathing in his overview of the overall levels of the fit.
“In the second half, we had two or three chances. We didn’t finish the attack; it’s the only thing we missed today. We found a lot of solutions against them. We created a lot. It wasn’t the case today, so we are disappointed that we outplayed them.”
Turning his consideration to Arsenal’s grimy ways, Gross didn’t hang again:
“No words needed for that for Arsenal. I said my opinion on it. Everyone can make their own decision, but I’m sure you don’t like to watch these football games. Football fans want to see a football game, not time-wasting.”
Mikel Arteta’s aspect has constructed up a name for “playing dirty”
The accusations from Gross observe a rising pattern this season the place Mikel Arteta’s aspect has been criticised for utilising “dark arts” to give protection to slim leads.
From goalkeepers taking an eternity over purpose kicks to avid gamers happening with cramps at handy moments, Arsenal have turn into mavens at breaking apart the float of the sport when keeping a lead.
Chelsea’s Liam Rosenior additionally expressed his frustration in opposition to Arsenal’s ways previous ultimate month.
Whilst Arteta has prior to now defended his aspect’s recreation control as “competitive,” the disappointment on the Amex used to be palpable.
For Brighton, the defeat leaves them winless in 5, whilst for Arsenal, the unsightly win places them one step nearer to their first Premier League identify in 22 years.
