Rosenior explained, at a press conference on Thursday: “I asked them, maybe not politely, to make sure they stay in their half. “I’m not here to have mind games, it’s just what I think is right and respectful. In that moment I didn’t think that respect was shown to my team.”However, responding to Rosenior’s comments, Arteta said: “I don’t know if (he is over-reacting). I don’t think that was intentional at all. Mikel Arteta and his team have a Carabao Cup final to look ahead to (John Walton/PA)Pep Guardiola’s side play a day later when they face Liverpool at Anfield.

Source: Express February 06, 2026 15:57 UTC