
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has apologised to Chelsea counterpart Liam Rosenior over allegations of disrespectful conduct before the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, but dismissed the entire subject as irrelevant.
Having been caught on camera sending an x-rated message at an Arsenal coach who crossed into Chelsea’s half before the 1–0 defeat, Rosenior accused the Gunners staff of intentionally trying to impact his side’s warm-up.