Mikel Arteta Gives Roy Keane the Cold Shoulder Amidst ‘Small Team’ Jibes
Arteta Refuses to Take the Bait as Arsenal Look to Bounce Back Against Leicester
Mikel Arteta has responded – or rather, not responded – to Roy Keane’s scathing criticism of Arsenal’s tactics during their recent draw with Manchester City. The Gunners were slammed by the Manchester United legend for their “small team” mentality, which saw them resort to “booting it” against the reigning champions.
The verbal jabs came thick and fast, with Keane labeling Arsenal’s behavior as “dark arts”. However, Arteta seemed entirely unfazed by the comments, responding with a simple “no” when asked to give his opinion.
Arsenal’s Performance Raises Questions
Arsenal’s performance against Manchester City was a mixed bag, with the Gunners unable to capitalize on their advantage before Trossard’s second yellow card saw them finish the game with 10 men. The equalizer from John Stones in the 98th minute sealed a 2-2 draw, leaving many questions unanswered about Arsenal’s intentions and tactics.
The aftermath saw fans and pundits alike question Arsenal’s approach, with some accusing them of engaging in “dark arts” – the art of time-wasting and delaying the game to conserve energy. It’s an accusation that won’t die down, but it remains to be seen if the Gunners will be able to answer the doubts about their mettle by capitalizing on their chances against Leicester City on Saturday.
The League Leaders’ Advantage
The Gunners currently sit fourth in the league table, just two points behind reigning champions Manchester City. But while the gap is smaller than ever, it remains a significant hurdle for a team that has struggled for consistency in recent years. Arteta’s men need to find a way to close the gap, or risk being left in the dust as the season progresses.
What’s Next for Arsenal?
Arsenal has a crucial game against Leicester City coming up, where they’ll look to rediscover their winning form and silence the doubters once and for all. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the action from the King Power Stadium to see if the Gunners can prove their doubters wrong and make a case for themselves as title contenders.
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