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Arteta Hits Back at Critics Calling Him Overcautious
Arteta rejects claims his cautious tactics threaten Arsenal’s Premier League ambitions after a 1-1 draw with Manchester City, highlighting key player injuries and tactical decisions.
- On Sunday after the 1-1 draw, Mikel Arteta hit back at critics who said his tactics were too cautious and said, `I respect everybody's opinion but when I saw everything and I watched it back and all the stats, I was surprised.`
- Mikel Arteta picked a midfield three of Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice and Mikel Merino, a setup critics called defensive as Eberechi Eze began on the bench despite Martin Odegaard's absence.
- Arsenal went 31 minutes without a shot and their first on target arrived only in first-half stoppage time, while Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka were introduced at half-time and Eze assisted Gabriel Martinelli's equaliser.
- On Tuesday Arteta confirmed Noni Madueke faces a few weeks out with a knee injury, and squad options will include Max Dowman and Kepa Arrizabalaga ahead of Wednesday's Port Vale match.
- With the title race tight, Arsenal sit five points behind league leaders Liverpool after a 1-1 draw, facing scrutiny for 14 draws last year and no trophy since the 2020 FA Cup.
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was criticised for his approach against Manchester City at the weekend but the Spaniard says he is one of the Premier League's most attacking managers
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Left
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