Shearer hails Brighton's 'magnificent' display in Arsenal rout
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- football.londonLocal press
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- football.london@trinitymirror.com (Mark Wakefield, Matthew Abbott)
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Key points
- Shearer: Brighton 'absolutely battered' Arsenal and should have won by more
- Davies criticises Arsenal's defence as 'nowhere near' its usual standard
- BBC Radio 5 Live forced to apologise for inappropriate language during broadcast
Summary
Alan Shearer and Curtis Davies delivered contrasting verdicts on Arsenal's 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Saturday, with the former praising the hosts' organisation and work ethic while the latter highlighted the Gunners' defensive frailties. Shearer said Brighton "should have been six or seven goals" and credited manager Fabian Hurzeler's tactical setup, while Davies noted Arsenal's defence was "nowhere near what it's used to being" and lamented a set-piece goal conceded. The BBC Radio 5 Live broadcast was interrupted by an apology for inappropriate language picked up during commentary.
Original headline
BBC forced to issue apology during live coverage of Arsenal's defeat at Brighton
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