Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has played down claims from Liam Rosenior that members of his coaching staff behaved disrespectfully, saying the club apologised and insisting such incidents are common in football. Arteta was responding to comments from Rosenior, who said Arsenal staff crossed into his team’s area during pre-match warm-ups, an action he described as disrespectful and disruptive. The incident drew attention after Rosenior raised the issue publicly following the match. As reported by Sky Sports on Friday, Arteta said the matter had already been addressed. The episode has sparked debate about conduct during warm-ups and respect between opposing teams, but Arteta indicated Arsenal are keen to move on and focus on upcoming fixtures.

Source: Punch February 06, 2026 14:50 UTC