Mikel Arteta responds to accusations Arsenal used ‘dark arts’ against Manchester City
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal’s time-wasting tactics in the second half of their 2-2 draw with Manchester City. In their attempts to keep City at bay, the Gunners were accused of deploying “dark arts” by feigning injuries to waste time and disrupt City’s rhythm. If not I would be very thick.” open image in gallery Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta, left, and Man City counterpart Pep Guardiola Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup tie with Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday night, Arteta also hinted that some of his players had picked up injuries as a result of City’s physical play in the game.