A visibly frustrated Hurzeler said there's "no explanation" for that decision as last week his midfielder Carlos Baleba was sent-off in the 2-1 win at Bournemouth after a controversial second yellow card for what appeared to be a fair tackle with Milos Kerkez. Baleba was subsequently suspended for the Southampton match.

Southampton’s Russell Martin and Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler claim lack of respect after bad-tempered draw - Southampton’s Cameron Archer had a goal controversially disallowed as his side shared the spoils with Brighton.

The third round draw saw Arsenal will host Manchester United next month. The competition’s two most successful teams – the Gunners have won it 14 times compared to United’s 13 – will clash at Emirates Stadium on the weekend of January 11-12. Ruben Amorim’s team are the current champions, while Arsenal last lifted the trophy in 2020.

Brighton & Hove Albion rose to second in the Premier League after a 1-1 draw with Southampton. Coach Fabian Hurzeler expressed disappointment despite their position, urging his team to improve and be more consistent.

Fabian Hurzeler and Russell Martin traded a war of words following a 1-1 draw between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton.

Fabian Hurzeler accused Russell Martin of showing a lack of respect following their bust-up in the aftermath of Brighton’s 1-1 draw with Southampton on Friday evening. Kaoru Mitoma opened the scoring for Brighton but Southampton equalised in the second half through Flynn Downes.

Russell Martin was left fuming by the decision to rule out Southamptons second goal against Brighton.