Brighton & Hove Albion’s Pascal Gross has slammed Arsenal’s time-wasting techniques following the Gunners’ slender 1-0 win on the Amex Stadium on Wednesday night time.
The consequence, secured by a deflected Bukayo Saka strike within the ninth minute, noticed Arsenal transfer seven factors clear on the high of the Premier League desk.
Nevertheless, the victory was marred by controversy because the Seagulls’ veteran chief expressed his outrage over Arsenal’s strategy to seeing out the sport.
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Pascal Gross on Arsenal’s time-wasting
Regardless of a spirited efficiency that noticed Brighton outshoot the league leaders, they have been unable to discover a breakthrough towards a resolute, if cynical, Arsenal defence.
Talking to BBC Match of the Day (by way of BBC Sport) after the whistle, Gross was scathing in his evaluation of the ultimate levels of the match.
“Within the second half, we had two or three possibilities. We didn’t end the assault; it’s the one factor we missed immediately. We discovered lots of options towards them. We created quite a bit. It wasn’t the case immediately, so we’re upset that we outplayed them.”
Turning his consideration to Arsenal’s soiled techniques, Gross didn’t maintain again:
“No phrases wanted for that for Arsenal. I mentioned my opinion on it. Everybody could make their very own determination, however I’m certain you don’t like to look at these soccer video games. Soccer followers wish to see a soccer recreation, not time-wasting.”
Mikel Arteta’s aspect has constructed up a popularity for “enjoying soiled”
The accusations from Gross comply with a rising pattern this season the place Mikel Arteta’s aspect has been criticised for utilising “darkish arts” to guard slender leads.
From goalkeepers taking an eternity over purpose kicks to gamers happening with cramps at handy moments, Arsenal have change into specialists at breaking apart the movement of the sport when holding a lead.
Chelsea’s Liam Rosenior additionally expressed his frustration in the direction of Arsenal’s techniques earlier final month.
Whereas Arteta has beforehand defended his aspect’s recreation administration as “aggressive,” the frustration on the Amex was palpable.
For Brighton, the defeat leaves them winless in 5, whereas for Arsenal, the ugly win places them one step nearer to their first Premier League title in 22 years.
