When presented with criticism of Arsenal’s playing style, which has been prominently spearheaded by former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes, Mikel Arteta offered a firm rebuttal. “Maybe I have different sources,” he wryly concluded.
The Gunners lead the Premier League by six points and maintained a perfect record in the first round of Champions League fixtures. Through to the FA Cup fourth round, they take a 3–2 advantage into Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea. The picture is rosy in north London.
