Mikel Arteta’s right eyebrow was cut open by an isotonic drink bottle thrown into the Manchester City dressing room during Sunday’s post-match bust-up at Old Trafford. Fresh details about the trouble in the tunnel emerged yesterday as the Football Association began an investigation into the mêlée, which occurred after City beat Manchester United 2-1 to move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League. Football’s governing body can fine both clubs, although its investigation may be hindered by a lack of CCTV footage. It is understood that some City staff allege that one of the club’s physios was punched in a confrontation that involved about 15 peopleArteta, the City assistant coach, needed treatment after his eyebrow was cut by the bottle, which is alleged to have been thrown by a United player. A United spokesman denied that Romelu Lukaku, who was said to be one of…

Source: The Times December 12, 2017 00:00 UTC