
Mikel Arteta says he has spoken to Granit Xhaka following his explosive interview in the wake of Arsenal’s defeat at Newcastle, but insists players must be free to speak their minds in post-match interviews.
Monday night’s 2-0 loss at St. James’ Park means the Gunners’ Champions League hopes are hanging by a thread ahead of the final day of the season, needing to beat Everton at home and hope Norwich pull off an upset victory over Tottenham.