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• Alan Shearer hits back at Brighton boss over Arsenal ‘time wasting’ claims

  Alan Shearer has dismissed Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler’s complaints regarding Arsenal’s time-wasting, urging the Seagulls boss to focus on his own side’s poor run of form instead. ​Alan Shearer has told Fabian Hurzeler to “concentrate on his own team” following the Brighton manager’s criticism of Arsenal’s game management. After the Gunners’ 1-0 win, Hurzeler complained about the lack of “net time” and accused Arsenal of manipulating rules. Shearer argued that fans do not care about aesthetics during a title charge, noting Brighton has only managed three wins in sixteen matches.

  ​Gary Lineker echoed these sentiments, suggesting rival jealousy stems from Arsenal’s genuine threat to the Premier League title.

  While Hurzeler called for stricter rules, stating, “In the end we have to make the limits,” Shearer insisted that winning is the only metric that matters.

  He concluded that if Arsenal win the league, they will have simply found a way to be the best.

• Bernardo Silva reveals how Arsenal is being handed title advantage

  Bernardo Silva claims refereeing inconsistency has handed Arsenal a title advantage after Manchester City’s frustrating 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest increased the gap at the top to seven points.

  Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has voiced frustration over officiating following a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest that left his side seven points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal.

  Silva criticized the decision to deny Erling Haaland a penalty after a collision with goalkeeper Matz Sels. He stated, “I just think that all the 50-50s this season have gone against us – all of them.”

  Despite leading twice through Antoine Semenyo and Rodri, City conceded late to Elliot Anderson, further complicating their title defense.

  Silva admitted City’s own errors contributed to the gap, acknowledging, “It’s on us that we didn’t win.”

  Meanwhile, Forest manager Vitor Pereira urged his squad to remain focused on the present as they battle to stay outside the relegation zone on goal difference.

• Mikel Arteta ‘upset’ Arsenal haven’t scored more set-piece goals and keep conceding

  Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has pushed for even greater dominance from set-pieces despite his team already leading the Premier League in that category, as they manage key injuries ahead of facing Brighton.

  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed a surprising desire for even more efficiency from his side’s dead-ball routines.

  Despite Arsenal scoring a league-high 21 set-piece goals this season, Arteta remains unsatisfied. “I’m upset that we don’t score more,” he revealed.

  “And that we concede as well. So we want to be the best and the most dominant team in every aspect of the game.”

  The Gunners face a critical test against Brighton while managing multiple fitness concerns.

  Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, and Declan Rice are all nursing doubts, while Ben White has been ruled out.

  Amidst criticism regarding his team’s pragmatic approach, Arteta remains defiant: “I don’t know how you celebrate one goal different to another one. Maybe for YouTube it’s nicer one over another.”

• Erling Haaland busts Leeds United myth with two-word statement after missing Elland Road return

  Erling Haaland utilized social media to shut down rumors regarding his absence from Elland Road, as Manchester City secured a vital three points without their star striker.

  Erling Haaland dismissed claims he avoided Manchester City’s 1-0 win at Leeds United, citing a training knock for his absence.

  Despite speculation from home fans that the Leeds-born striker sat out due to his affection for the club, Haaland posted a celebratory selfie captioned “So important” to Snapchat.

  The 25-year-old remains a doubt for Wednesday’s clash against Nottingham Forest as City maintain their title charge.

  Pep Guardiola played down the injury, though he refused to set a firm return date for his talisman.

  Reflecting on the gritty Elland Road win, the manager noted, “Erling is a massively important player for us, but we behaved really well.”

  Guardiola praised his side’s composure against Leeds’ intensity, adding, “we did what we are good at for the last decade, a thousand million passes.”

• Erling Haaland misses Leeds United clash due to injury

  Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will miss tonight’s match against Leeds United after sustaining a minor injury during a mid-week training session.

  ​Manchester City face a significant hurdle in their title pursuit as Erling Haaland was ruled out of tonight’s trip to Leeds United.

  The Premier League’s top scorer did not travel to Elland Road after sustaining an injury in training.

  City currently trail Arsenal by five points, making this absence a major concern for Pep Guardiola’s side as they attempt to close the gap.

  ​Addressing the late omission, Pep Guardiola stated: “Two days ago in training he had some problems and a little injury.

  Not a big issue but not ready for today. We are without one top striker and we are playing with another top striker.”

  Despite the setback, reports suggest the Norwegian superstar could return for Wednesday’s fixture against Nottingham Forest.