Summary

  • Premier League news conferences: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to speak soon before the champions travel to Brighton on Saturday

  • The league leaders have won all four of their matches in the competition so far this season

  • Later, we will hear from Manchester United boss Michael Carrick after they threw away a two-goal lead and were knocked out of the EFL Cup by Brighton

  • Also coming up, we will hear from Andoni Iraola, Roberto De Zerbi and more

  • Stay across all the latest news with our individual club pages

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  1. Postpublished at 10:25 BST

    And that's your lot from Fabian Hurzeler and Mikel Arteta. We'll be back this afternoon when a bucketload of Premier League clubs also have their manager news conferences, including Liverpool and Manchester United.

    See you then.

  2. Hurzeler's had 'no time' to reflect on impressive startpublished at 10:24 BST

    Brighton v Arsenal (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler on whether he's had time to reflect on how well things are going for his side this season: "I've had no time, honestly no time. My thoughts are always on the next game and then the next game. What we try to do is reflect on why we are in the situation and what things gave us this good foundation. I believe the basic things brought us here; the hard work, the non-negotiables, the small margins. Everyone knows their role and everyone knows that we can only compete with the best if we all do everything at the highest level. That's the message that we try to reinforce.

    "In football there is always the next game so as much as you are satisfied with a performance, a few hours later your focus is on beating your next opponent and maintaining the standards."

  3. 'It is a joy to watch Gross play at the moment'published at 10:21 BST

    Brighton v Arsenal (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler on the Premier League's leading chance creators - Pascal Gross and Martin Odegaard - going up against each other in midfield this weekend:

    "We have to be aware that Martin Odegaard can create that many chances, that will be so important. Hopefully we can bring Pascal Gross into the kind of positions where he can be make such an impact on our game. I'm pleased with how he is performing at the moment, not only in possession but also out of possession. It is nice to see how he is leading on and off the pitch. It is a joy to watch him play at the moment, hopefully he can carry on like this."

  4. Hurzeler stands by Arsenal criticisms but insists 'it is a new season'published at 10:18 BST

    Brighton v Arsenal (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler was also asked about his comments around Arsenal's style of play last season. The German called for stricter rules around set-pieces and criticised Arsenal for time-wasting back in March.

    He said: "What was said last season was said last season. It is very important to remember that there are opinions in football and I will always share my opinion if I'm asked a question.

    "At the end of the day, I congratulated Arsenal for being deserved champions. It is a new season now - they have started very impressively and they are maybe the best team in England - so it is our challenge to compete with them by focusing in the game and playing our style of play.

    "I do believe we have a chance to win this game."

  5. Dunk's connection to Brighton 'drives his whole life'published at 10:14 BST

    Brighton v Arsenal (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler on Lewis Dunk potentially making his 300th Premier League start on Saturday: "That number is very impressive. It is interesting because we spoke a lot about James Milner last season, but now we are speaking a lot about Lewis Dunk. Those two aren't similar in terms of how they lead or in their personalities, but they are similar in terms of their commitment to this club and to football.

    "He is someone who always drives the high standards here, so it is a pleasure to work with him as our captain. It is hard to understand from the outside just how much he wants to give back to Brighton; his connection with this club is something which drives his whole life."

  6. Team news: Azeez unavailable, Hadjam 'able to play' after knockpublished at 10:11 BST

    Brighton v Arsenal (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Brighton & Hove Albion

    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler started by providing an update on summer signing Femi Azeez's fitness: "He needs to use this upcoming international break to get back to his highest physical level and get used to our style of play. Firstly we will look to work with him individually, then hopefully he will be integrated back into the team. If all goes to plan, he will definitely be at the level after the international break and hopefully we can start to use him in games."

    On Jaouen Hadjam's availability after picking up a knock during their midweek Carabao Cup fixture at Old Trafford: "He is able to play."

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    Get Involvedpublished at 10:08 BST

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    Max Dowman will get his chance in the Premier League this season. Arsenal are managing his welfare, as they are with the other youngsters on the fringe of the squad.

    Brian, Reading

    Dowman takes his chance every time he gets minutes, won't be long until he's a staple in our title winning side...

    Kobe, Cambridge

  8. Postpublished at 10:05 BST

    And that's all from Mikel Arteta.

    Next up, Arsenal's Saturday opponents Brighton.

    Their manager Fabian Hurzeler has been talking to the press.

  9. 'We need to give Gyokeres all the support and confidence that he needs'published at 10:04 BST

    Brighton v Arsenal (Sat, 15:00 BST)

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    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was asked whether striker Viktor Gyokeres is struggling for confidence currently:

    "No, especially in the Premier League he hasn't played that many minutes.

    "Last week he played in Napoli and he had a good game. It is about moments as well and we need to give him all the support and confidence that he needs because we know the player that we have and that he has the capacity to score goals.

    "We know what he can give to the team."

    Has Gyokeres fully adapted to the Gunners' playing style?: T"he team is doing certain different things this season as well. There is nothing unique for Viktor, it is for everybody. it is my job to fit players in, find connections, and find the level of confidence for the players to give their best for the team."

  10. Raya 'has elevated the team to a different level'published at 10:00 BST

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    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on goalkeeper David Raya's rise to the top and fine recent form:

    "That is a great story. For any kid to look at trajectories and pathways and how you cn reach the highest level in football.

    "I always maintain that with that motivation and enthusiasm it can happen. Now football is so connected that you can get scouted and in two or three years be playing a the highest level.

    "I think it's his mentality. David has tremendous qaulity but he has overcome a lot of difficulties and challenges to reach this point. It wasn't easy at the beginning, he had to dig in and prove himself.

    "Now, he has the right to be one of the best."

    Has Raya been his best Arsenal signing?: "He's been a tremendous signing, there is no question about that. Whether he is the best or not is just an opinion. It doesn't matter, we are so happy to have him. He has elevated the team to a different level and now we have to maintain that level."

  11. Guimaraes 'can deliver great moments in any position'published at 09:56 BST

    Brighton v Arsenal (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on summer signing Bruno Guimaraes' best position in the midfield:

    "He can play on the left, on the right, in the middle. He can rotate from there. He is a dynamic, versatile player that can deliver great moments in any position.

    "It will be more down to what we need on the day, his relationship with the other players, and what the opponent does as well."

  12. Gunners 'playing with such a dominance'published at 09:52 BST

    Brighton v Arsenal (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on four away games in a row:

    "That's one of the challenges of the schedule and the team has responded so well, playing with such a dominance.

    "It doesn't really matter if we play at home or away, we want to cause the same problems to the opposition. We have managed to win the first three games and we now have the last one against a very strong opponent in Brighton.

    "We will try and do the same."

  13. 'Good to see that bond and connection within the team'published at 09:49 BST

    Brighton v Arsenal (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Gabriel supporting young defender Marli Salmon through the midweek win over Ipswich in the Carabao Cup: "You cannot coach that, you either have it or you don't. It is a split-second decision and it is just a very emotional reaction when you're in the middle of the game.

    "I absolutely loved it because we have all been there. The encouragement and the confidence it gives a 16-year-old to go again and deliver in the next action is huge.

    "It is good to see that bond and connection within the team to try and help each other."

  14. Clubs 'need to work together' with international sidespublished at 09:45 BST

    Brighton v Arsenal (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on the upcoming extended international break:

    "We will see, we need to experience it.

    "Different national teams have taken different approaches in terms of the numbers they have put in the squad so it is going to be really important to have good communication with him to understand where our players are and what they expect.

    "We need to work together and that is best as always."

  15. Contract extension 'will get resolved'published at 09:41 BST

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    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on whether he is close to signing a new contract:

    "I think we are all very much aligned and whenever the time is right we will get it done. There is nothing to be concerned about.

    "I don't know if the timing will be the same or different [as signing his last extension during the autumn international break]. We both have the same ambition and the same will so whenever we have time we will get that resolved."

  16. Hurzeler row 'all in the past'published at 09:39 BST

    Brighton v Arsenal (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler apologising to him for criticising his side's play style after last season's meeting between the two sides at The Amex:

    "That's all done, it's all in the past. I have huge respect for what Fabian has done and what Brighton have done. What they have done as a club is remarkable and tomorrow will be a beautiful game to watch I'm sure."

  17. 'I am here to try and defend my club'published at 09:36 BST

    Brighton v Arsenal (Sat, 15:00 BST)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on his criticism of the decision to award Sunderland a penalty in last Saturday's 2-0 win at The Stadium of Light:

    "I am here to try and give my opinion, defend my club, give the very best to my players.

    "In order to do so I need to respond in the most direct and fair way. I will make mistakes sometimes but I will try and be as fair as possible.

    "We have a space to talk and give our opinions. It's everybody's duty to try and improve the game."

    Has he spoken to Pro Ref?: "These are conversations that will remain private and they have to stay this way."

    Does he want an apology?: "It's not about an apology. It's about agreeing if the decision should be different or not and move forward together."

  18. Arteta 'very optimistic' on Mosquera, White, Timber and Hincapie availabilitypublished at 09:34 BST

    Brighton v Arsenal (Sat, 15:00 BST)

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    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was asked about the availability of Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Jurrien Timber and Piero Hincapie:

    "Everyone is fine. We still have another training session this afternoon, but I’m very optimistic about all of them.

    "They all want to be involved, and we’ll use the final session to make sure they’re ready."

  19. Postpublished at 09:33 BST

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    And here he is. Mikel is in the building.

  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 09:30 BST

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    Right, Mikel Arteta isn't far away now.

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