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Chris Wheatley

How Mikel Arteta reacted to Rob Holding after red card as Arsenal's William Saliba decision is made

It’s still in Arsenal’s hands but Thursday’s North London Derby defeat to Tottenham may be a demoralising blow to a team who were front runners to secure Champions League football. The warning signs were there from the start as defender Rob Holding came together near the touchline on several occasions with Son. Holding’s aggression eventually got the better of him as he was shown a red card for what appeared to be an elbow in Son’s face.

"I cannot do it [talk about the referees]," said Mikel Arteta after the game

"I just want to say I'm really proud of my players. I can't wait to play on Monday."

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