Tensions boiled over at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City emerged victorious against Arsenal. City players, including John Stones and Bernardo Silva, criticized Arsenal's tactics, accusing them of time-wasting and lacking sporting spirit. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta remained evasive in his post-match press conference, further fueling the animosity.
John Stones called Arsenal 's tactics 'dirty'. Bernardo Silva insinuated that the Gunners did not try to play football and mocked their trophy cabinet. Manu Akanji called out Mikel Arteta's men for seeking drama, but vowed that Manchester City will win the league regardless of their dark arts .This was after Erling Haaland had bulldozed into Thomas Partey and then embarked on a sweary rant in the face of Mikel Arteta and Gabriel Jesus.
ALSO READ: 'Liverpool won something, Arsenal didn't' - Bernardo Silva launches extraordinary attack on rivals Declan Rice left with a City shirt in his bag, familiar with plenty of the home dressing room thanks to his England connections. Raya, who produced a fine performance when he wasn't blatantly running down the clock, limped out of the Etihad and had a bandage on one of his knees - maybe he had actually picked up an injury among all the time-wasting in the mother of all plot twists.
Arteta left with less of a smile on his face in contrast to his players and coaches. Maybe it was his press conference grilling, or maybe he is the same as Guardiola - completely engrossed in the game until long after it has finished. Still, the general mood of Arsenal's camp at the Etihad was more of an upbeat group.
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