Following criticism from many of Pep Guardiola’s players, Mikel Arteta is scheduled to speak to the media today as the fallout from Arsenal’s away draw to Man City continues.
For the first time since some Manchester City players criticized Arsenal’s strategies during Sunday’s thrilling Premier League match, Mikel Arteta will speak to the media on Tuesday.
Additionally, the talk will undoubtedly center on the consequences of the 2-2 draw even though the Gunners manager is supposed to be previewing Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup third round match at home against Bolton Wanderers.
In a game when David Raya was one of the stars to shine, Manuel Akanji has become the latest City player to criticize Arsenal for allegedly using black arts, only to hobble off with a bandage on his right knee.
The most important stories from Arsenal during the previous 24 hours are listed below.
Akanji explosion
Arsenal are the masters of the “dark arts” of football, according to Manuel Akanji, but it won’t be enough to unseat Manchester City.
In the thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s team received criticism from City players Bernardo Silva and John Stones for their time-wasting strategies. The City defender Akanji praised Arteta and his players for their love of “drama” while criticizing Arsenal’s crass approach, echoing the criticism of his teammates.
“I don’t think there are many better than them at it,” Akanji responded when asked if Arsenal was the master of the dark arts. However, we have always prevailed in the end, and I don’t see that changing this year.
Raya’s anxiety
After another strong showing in Sunday’s thrilling draw against Manchester City, David Raya hobbled onto the Arsenal team bus with his right knee bandaged, raising further concerns over Mikel Arteta’s health.
The 10-man Gunners came dangerously near to holding on for a victory as the Spanish goalkeeper produced a couple of incredible saves, but he was helpless to prevent John Stones’ late, late equalizer.
Large-scale discussion
Before everything is said and done, there will be many swings and turns in the title race, but Sunday’s match between Manchester City and Arsenal already seems important.
Before Leandro Trossard’s unnecessary red card caused them to be shorthanded for more than half the game, Mikel Arteta’s team had the champions in stitches. And before City’s pressure eventually paid off in the 98th minute, they were just seconds away from pulling off a historic triumph.Large-scale discussion
Before everything is said and done, there will be many swings and turns in the title race, but Sunday’s match between Manchester City and Arsenal already seems important.
Before Leandro Trossard’s unnecessary red card caused them to be shorthanded for more than half the game, Mikel Arteta’s team had the champions in stitches. And before City’s pressure eventually paid off in the 98th minute, they were just seconds away from pulling off a historic triumph.
