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Arteta hits back at Brighton criticism after Arsenal boost title bid

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League match vs Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express CommunityStadium on March 4, 2026. [Glyn KIRK / AFP]

Mikel Arteta slammed Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler's claim that Arsenal "make their own rules" after the Premier League leaders moved a step closer to the title with a 1-0 win at the Amex Stadium on Wednesday.

Bukayo Saka's deflected strike early in the first half sealed Arsenal's third successive victory.

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