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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner in Munich

Arsenal’s David Raya hits back at ‘boring’ label as Arteta defends side’s style of play

David Raya sits down and gestures on the turf
David Raya is not interested in what people think about Arsenal’s style of play. Photograph: MI News/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

David Raya says he does not care if rival supporters call Arsenal “boring” as his manager, Mikel Arteta, insisted that critics of the team’s style were only a “very small minority”.

Arsenal made it 10 wins out of 11 in all competitions for the season when they beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground on Sunday. But it was a day when Noni Madueke’s late goal papered over a flat and one-paced performance. Arteta admitted his players had to be better in attacking terms and the discussion over how they are able to get the job done has tracked them to Germany where they face Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

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