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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ed Aarons

Mikel Arteta rules out ‘bottlers’ jibe but accepts Arsenal must take title criticism

The Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, watches Piero Hincapié take a throw-in against Wolves.
Mikel Arteta watched his Arsenal side throw away a two-goal lead to draw at Wolves on Wednesday. Photograph: Godfrey Pitt/Action Plus/Shutterstock

Mikel Arteta has insisted the word “bottlers” is not in his vocabulary and that Arsenal must take criticism “on the chin” after surrendering a 2-0 lead against the bottom side, Wolves, in midweek.

With Manchester City facing Newcastle on Saturday night, the Premier League leaders could have their advantage over Pep Guardiola’s side cut to two points by the time they play at Tottenham on Sunday.

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