Mikel Arteta responds to accusations Arsenal used ‘dark arts’ against Manchester City
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Mikel Arteta responds to accusations Arsenal used ‘dark arts’ against Manchester City

The Independent  

Sign 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.

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Arteta: Troubled Arsenal must 'show their teeth'
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Arteta says Arsenal is ready to bounce back from slump, says players are hungry
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jamie Carragher doubles down on comparing Mikel Arteta to Jose Mourinho as he insists the Arsenal boss doesn't possess the 'attacking quality' that title rivals Man City have
1 month, 2 weeks ago
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1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Mikel Arteta gives promising update on Gabriel injury ahead of Newcastle clash
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Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal’s attitude in Carabao Cup win
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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1 month, 3 weeks ago
Mikel Arteta demands Arsenal ‘get on with it’ amid selection problems
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Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal fans to create hostile atmosphere against Liverpool
2 months ago
Mikel Arteta sends Liverpool stark warning ahead of crunch Premier League clash with Arsenal already four points behind title rivals
2 months ago
Mikel Arteta secretly hired undercover football freestyler disguised as a WAITER to 'destroy' one of his Arsenal stars in bizarre pre-match motivation drill
2 months ago
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2 months ago
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2 months, 3 weeks ago
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2 months, 4 weeks ago
Footage resurfaces of Arsenal using 'dark arts' in heavyweight clash with Liverpool last year, as time-wasting storm rumbles on after ill-tempered draw with Man City
2 months, 4 weeks ago
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3 months ago
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3 months ago
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3 months ago
Furious Manchester City players accuse Arsenal of ‘dark arts’ in explosive title showdown
3 months ago
Arsenal proved they are the best defensive team in the world – with or without their ‘dark arts’
3 months ago
Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta frustrated by officials during action-packed draw
3 months ago
Roy Keane says Mikel Arteta should 'show a bit of class' and 'take his medicine' after Arsenal boss' criticism of ref Michael Oliver for sending off Leandro Trossard against Man City
3 months ago
Mikel Arteta FUMES over Leandro Trossard's red card against Man City after he mirrored Declan Rice's dismissal... while Pep Guardiola also expresses 'concerns' with referee Michael Oliver
3 months ago
Arsenal will be sitting ducks if Mikel Arteta's only plan at Man City is to survive, writes DANNY MURPHY - and one name on the team sheet will tell you if he's going to sit back
3 months ago
MARTIN KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: Arsenal must do what they have never done under Mikel Arteta against Man City, expect Kai Havertz to lead the line and the huge task for Erling Haaland
3 months ago
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