Brazil manager Tite apologised for the “lie” that fuelled speculation suggesting he was in talks to replace Mikel Arteta as Arsenal manager.
The north Londoners went into the international break in pole position to finish in the top four. Their 1-0 away victory against Aston Villa enabled them to open up a four point gap on fifth placed Tottenham Hotspur, while also holding a game in hand over Antonio Conte’s side.
Bukayo Saka’s goal at Villa Park also secured the Gunners’ fifth victory in six Premier League victories, a run which is only bettered by Chelsea and Liverpool. But while Arsenal have not transitioned into an international break in a stronger position since Arteta replaced Unai Emery in 2019, surprising reports suggesting Tite was “in talks” with the Gunners began to circulate.
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