Rio Ferdinand has proposed a potential rule change for the Premier League to make the most of Mikel Arteta's animated antics on the sidelines. The Arsenal boss has built an infamous reputation for himself in the dugout this season, whether he's mocking the on-field referee or exchanging words with the fourth official.
During the Gunners' clash with Aston Villa last month, Arteta appeared to have lost his patience. Simon Hooper, the on-field referee, gestured that a free-kick must be retaken as the ball was moving and, as the camera switched to the Spaniard, he was pictured imitating the official's hand signals.
Then, in January, Arteta was shown a yellow card for pleading to the fourth official that Luke Shaw is booked following a strong challenge on Bukayo Saka. The Arsenal boss' touchline antics have divided opinion among fans and pundits, with Roy Keane among those eager to defend him for his passionate outbursts.
