Mikel Arteta has confirmed that any tensions with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler have been resolved ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash. Hurzeler had previously criticized Arteta after Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Brighton in March, saying "only one team tried to play football" and accusing the Gunners of "making their own rules." However, Arteta has moved past the disagreement, expressing respect for Hurzeler and Brighton’s achievements. Speaking before Saturday’s match at the Amex Stadium, Arteta said, "That’s all done. That’s all in the past. I have huge respect for Fabian, and what he’s done and what Brighton has done as a club. It’s just remarkable, and tomorrow is going to be a beautiful game to watch, I’m sure." Arsenal are heading to the south coast with a perfect start to their Premier League season, having won all four of their opening matches. They also secured a spot in the Carabao Cup fourth round by defeating Ipswich, with 16-year-old Max Dowman scoring twice in his first appearance of the season. Dowman is set to make his league debut against Brighton, but Arteta emphasized that consistent performance on the pitch, not behind closed doors, is the best way to earn playing time. "The best way to knock on the door is to do it on the pitch, not in the office," Arteta said. "When a player delivers constantly on the pitch, every single day in training, that’s the best way, that’s the best signal for the manager. That’s the best signal for his team-mates, too." A win at Brighton on Saturday would mark Arsenal’s eighth consecutive victory across all competitions, matching the club’s best start to a campaign in their 123-year history. Arteta acknowledged the challenges of maintaining such a streak, especially after the World Cup, when the team had limited time to prepare together. "We know how complicated it is to win a football match at this level," he said. "To win seven, it tells a story. After the World Cup, there were a lot of unknowns about how the players and the team were going to react. But I said from day one, the attitude and what I was seeing, I was really impressed with." Arsenal are dealing with injury concerns ahead of the match, with defensive players Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, and Piero Hincapie all in doubt. Jurrien Timber is also continuing his recovery from a long-term groin injury. Despite these setbacks, Arteta remains focused on the task at hand, emphasizing that the team will need to perform at their best to secure another victory. "We’re going to have to earn the right to win the game," he said. "But certainly that will be the mindset of the players and the team."