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EPL Manager of the Year: Every top-flight coach ranked

The 2025-26 Premier League season is over, with top-flight players around England making their plans for the summer, whether they involve holidays or, for the lucky few, a chance to put on a show at the World Cup. Even those internationals will get the chance to switch off at some stage, but for their managers, the work never stops, with plans likely already being drawn up for the transfer window and next season.

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Hurzeler agrees long-term Brighton extension

Brighton have moved decisively to secure the long-term future of head coach Fabian Hurzeler following an impressive maiden season in the Premier League. The 33-year-old German tactician has reportedly agreed to an extension that will keep him on the South Coast well beyond his original 2027 expiration date.

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Milner the manager? ‘Important’ advice from Klopp revealed

James Milner has revealed to GOAL the “important” piece of advice that he received from former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp while mulling over his own move into coaching. The ex-England international, who has become the Premier League’s all-time leading appearance maker, is weighing up his future options while representing Brighton at 40 years of age.

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Hurzeler reveals texts to Arteta after Arsenal criticism

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler has moved to de-escalate tensions with Mikel Arteta, revealing he sent a personal text message to the Arsenal boss following his outspoken criticism of the Gunners' tactical approach. The German manager had previously taken aim at the north London side's perceived game-management techniques during their narrow 1-0 victory at the Amex Stadium earlier this month. Despite the friction on the touchline during that encounter, Hurzeler was keen to ensure his professional respect for Arteta remained clear.

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Gabriel hits back at Hurzeler after Brighton win

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes dismissed harsh criticism from Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler after the Gunners' narrow 1-0 win at the Amex Stadium. As the Premier League title race heats up, the Brazilian centre-back insists Mikel Arteta's side are unconcerned by external criticism regarding their game management tactics and alleged time-wasting.

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📽️ | Awkward moment Arteta is told about Hurzeler rant

Mikel Arteta was caught in a tense exchange after being confronted with Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler’s scathing assessment of Arsenal’s tactical conduct. The Gunners' narrow victory at the Amex Stadium was overshadowed by accusations of cynical gamesmanship and "making their own rules," leaving the Premier League leaders facing a barrage of criticism despite moving seven points clear at the summit.

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Brighton boss hits Arsenal & Arteta with new time-wasting dig

Tensions between Brighton and Arsenal exploded after the Gunners secured a gritty victory at the Amex Stadium to bolster their title charge on Wednesday evening. Seagulls boss Fabian Hurzeler launched a scathing attack on Mikel Arteta's side, accusing them of cynically manipulating the rules and using extreme time-wasting tactics in a match where he suggested only the hosts genuinely attempted to play football.

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Hurzeler demands rule change over Arsenal time-wasting

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has sparked a pre-match row with Arsenal by demanding radical rule changes to combat their perceived time-wasting. Despite leading the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s side have faced criticism for their game management and set-piece antics. Hurzeler has now called for more stringent officiating to protect the flow of the game, putting the Gunners’ controversial tactics under the spotlight before the teams face off at the Amex Stadium.

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Milner feared retirement before record break

James Milner has reached the pinnacle of Premier League longevity, but the Brighton veteran has revealed that he nearly walked away from the game just months before making history. The 40-year-old veteran officially became the division's all-time record appearance maker on Saturday, surpassing Gareth Barry's previous benchmark by starting in his 654th Premier League game during the Seagulls' clinical 2-0 victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

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Welbeck backed for sensational England recall by Hurzeler

Danny Welbeck has been backed for a sensational England recall by Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler in a message to Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel. It’s been seven long years since the forward last pulled on an England shirt. However, now, against all odds, the veteran striker could be on the verge of an extraordinary comeback, and the Brighton manager certainly believes that the Englishman deserves a shot at international redemption.

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Revealed: How Baleba rediscovered form after Man Utd pursuit

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has revealed tough love has been the key to helping Carlos Baleba return to form ahead of Saturday’s clash with Manchester United. The Cameroon international was wanted by the Red Devils in the summer, but they opted to walk away from discussions after learning the south coast club's valuation of the midfielder.

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Baleba's Brighton form 'affected' by Man Utd transfer interest

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler admits that Manchester United's transfer interest in Carlos Baleba may have unsettled the midfielder after a difficult start to the season. The Red Devils were keen on signing the 21-year-old this summer but in the end, they were put off by his reported £115 million price tag. And after being taken off early against Tottenham, Hurzeler has fired a warning to Baleba.