"I can't speak, I'd be suspended" 😳 | Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reacts to NLD defeat

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[@back2spawn979]

"I prefer not to speak. If I speak, I am in big trouble." - -Jose Mourinho- Mikel Arteta

[@bobbobson6967]

😂😂😂😂

[@brandonayong5823]

It makes you see how Jose was able to sold that with charisma and career alone because when Arteta says it it just sounds like a boring deflection without quotables😂

[@gregbroughton8608]

‘I was so proud of my players’ - Pep

[@adafsgdas8566]

@Brandon Ayong Very true. Mourinho was (and still) is an inspiration 👏

[@Why-are-you-gae]

I got nothing to say

[@anish.r.j1555]

"I prefer not to speak" and "I am so proud of my players" straight out of the José and Pep handbook.

[@X_POGO_GAMER_X]

*Trying to mirror Pep FR* *Arteta was sh!t as a player now he’s sh!t as a manager* 💀💀💀

[@raphael4286]

More than you believe

[@X_POGO_GAMER_X]

@@raphael4286 😂😂😂💀

[@Ethansdad0110]

I sink i prefer not to speak.

[@charliepower9609]

Literally sounds like him aswell

[@MickeyRedNose]

Ref wasn't the best but there's no defending Holding today, excuse the pun.

[@Amzyy]

DT is fuming from prison 🤣

[@gmjones3110]

@@Amzyy it's not Goodenough Robbie!!!!! (his real name is Liam Goodenough)

[@KruglugBadax]

He is trialling for WWE

[@adampark4238]

no matter how much improvement in the team guys like holding throw it out the window. Still in 4th and now have a point to prove. worst decision was nothing happened on saka taking the studs to the standing leg

[@brandonayong5823]

" Mummy I want jose mourinho" " Honey we have jose mourinho at home" Jose mourinho at home 👆👆

[@kevin084life]

A wise man once said ‘If I speak I am in trouble’

[@pingu3146]

And a fool said “I can’t speak I’ll be suspended”

[@ChArLiE-1chaz9]

And then he was sacked before a final

[@matthiasng3405]

a special man *

[@macman975]

But the wise man must be a fool as he speaks when he says "If I speak I am in trouble".

[@MyStarBoySaka280]

@@pingu3146TOP OF THE LEAGUE

[@cameronanderson1926]

"If I speak I'm in big trouble" - Giving me Jose Mourinho vibes this

[@brandonayong5823]

Man watched sky sports retro videos of mourinho as tutorials on how to handle the media after a red card 😂 Maybe win the trophies first

[@cameronanderson1926]

@@brandonayong5823 😭😭😭

[@KruglugBadax]

He clearly needs to watch video tutorials of Jurgen Klopp managing his players

[@brandonayong5823]

@@KruglugBadax I mean klopp does it too he literally did it 3 days ago blaming his team not winning on conte's boring style of football

[@petyrbaelish1718]

Especially the "no, I am so proud of my players" part. Isn't that famously what Jose said too?

[@tccandler]

I have no dog in the fight... could not care less about either team... but those were two obvious bookings. No doubt. No hesitation. Deserved them both.

[@aryanagarwal2781]

no

[@ianraymondback]

he's a manager that never takes the blame for choices and poor play by his players

[@lewiskane1990]

Chill out Liam Payne

[@malsmith1618]

All day long could have been booked before his first

[@copymerchant1768]

Last season, Arsenal only finished 2 points ahead of Leeds United. This season, Arteta’s side are 32 points ahead of Leeds. If you can’t see the progress, I don’t know why you even watch football. It’s clear for everyone to see.

[@ZainHanif18]

Arteta doing a pep guardiola soft spoken one sentence interview

[@X_POGO_GAMER_X]

*Trying to mirror Pep FR* *Arteta was sh!t as a player now he’s sh!t as a manager* 💀💀💀

[@patchh15]

Horrific clone, no personality of his own.

[@colinout8373]

As a neutral I felt the ref could've booked Rob Holding for any of the two fouls he committed on son and it was inevitable he'd be booked after his third foul,but for me Rob Holding being one of the senior members of the team got caught up in a personal battle with Son and failed to think about what's best for the team and naively fell into the trap cleverly layed by Son and Harry Kane which led to the ref having no choice but to send him off .

[@bhagyeshkotian1747]

But not son for his elbow right?

[@freedocumentarynepal9456]

That was a dive from son, not a foul 🙄

[@insight1239]

@@freedocumentarynepal9456 😂

[@astromania5253]

Son ran into him both times.

[@glorytogod5729]

You are a bot.

[@galaxyguy8956]

He's not going to come out and rip into the team when they have two HUGE games to still to play. Pretty sure he's trying to keep their confidence up. He said what he needed to behind closed doors.

[@copymerchant1768]

Arsenal bottling it 😭😭 They talk about 3rd haha

[@owenmorris3146]

@Your friendly MI5 77th Brigade Paid Troll how...?

[@jboy1277]

Arteta out

[@Benny18173]

@@jboy1277 how is this on arteta if holding gets himself stupidly sent off

[@bitz3225]

You’re right. On numerous occasions he says in interviews he will always defend his players. Also the ref was terrible. Not talking about the Cedric incident or Holding incident, imo they were right calls. But to both sides, he made wrong calls, mostly affecting arsenal but still both sides.

[@rjrunthat]

Holding was dreadful, we played well before he was sent off. There's no excuse for his performance.

[@Imaan-xb6us]

Hi president xi

[@malsmith1618]

We never played well after the tenth minute

[@copymerchant1768]

Last season, Arsenal only finished 2 points ahead of Leeds United. This season, Arteta’s side are 32 points ahead of Leeds. If you can’t see the progress, I don’t know why you even watch football. It’s clear for everyone to see.

[@rjrunthat]

@@copymerchant1768 Still coping over that 2-4 defeat? 😂

[@malsmith1618]

@@copymerchant1768 don’t you think that’s more to do with Leeds being 25 points worse off

[@vEcTeRbl00d]

I've been an Arsenal fan for 20 years, but this was down to us and us alone. Lack of composure (holding) and poor performance after the first goal went in. No one to blame but ourselves, and Arteta needs to stop shielding the players and say it how it is and not blame the ref.

[@yusakufujiki4075]

Thx for being an honest fan lol

[@dynaco8402]

Arteta is the king of excuses tbh

[@anirudhnaredla813]

Arsenal pretty much shot themselves in the foot, but then again younger players are much more prone to this.

[@KruglugBadax]

I’ve been an Arsenal fan for 6 months and this is the worst performance I have seen.

[@benjack8477]

Arsenal have blown it now no top 4

[@ay613]

"If I speak I am banned for 6 months" ~ Mikel Pepe Arteta 2022.

[@X_POGO_GAMER_X]

*Mikel Mourninho Pep Arteta* 💀💀💀

[@shreyassm4096]

Aka the pathetic loser

[@alexfarnworth9234]

Alternative title: "If I speak I am in big trouble" 🤣🤣

[@jaycfc3909]

It's impossible to defend Holding, man was holding onto Son everytime he was near him. The red card was deserved.

[@lucanoterman6529]

He got away with 3 yellow cards before he got his first one. Then he finally got his yellow card and he then some minutes later he, completely unnecessary, takes another one. Almost looks like he wanted to get send off or he thought the fans would think he is a true warrior for taking cards 'for the team' . Idk but his brain definitely doesnt work properly because that was some of the most stupid performances i've seen in a long time

[@Sayemmmm]

yh and like the other reply said, he avoided a yellow before, could've got sent off before the challenge on sons face

[@copymerchant1768]

WHO ARE ARSENAL? In geography, a fossil In history, the plague In mathematics, my problem In mythology, the devil For the blind, darkness In a short answer, NOTHING

[@maharajaramzan4211]

Holding and Cedric were dreadful and that's on Arteta for starting them opposite of Son

[@londonsfinest6070]

@@copymerchant1768 who are you? In short words, a nobody. If you die, nobody will come to your funeral!

[@Futbol.guru10]

This guy is blaming the ref like arsenal didn’t play dead lol😂

[@uganda2113]

they did but the referee was even worse

[@gorandamianovici5720]

@@uganda2113 shows top boomers and arteta mentality give him a lifetime contract

[@tommy.h]

Spurs couldn't escape our high press and were on the ropes until the ref decided to intervene

[@CERees123]

@@tommy.h 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@CERees123]

@@tommy.h embarrassing

[@trevorbillings8641]

The scary thing is that I think that he actually thinks the outcome was due to the official and not the actions of his players and the tactics he implemented. I want to believe he's just trying to protect his team during a stressful race for 4th, but I'm not so sure.

[@proxyabdi2935]

I think this is one out of the Pep's management book.

[@willydiba1961]

Well, they were equal to or better to spurs in the first 20 mins, then: Baffling penalty, the ref signaled for handball then changed it to a mystery foul Holding wrongly booked for a foul on son Son not sent off for elbow to face of holding Holding wrongly called for foul and second yellow, should have been foul on son Can’t say that the official didn’t play a role in this match.

[@phomo561]

@@willydiba1961 well said 👊🏾

[@sadend9521]

@@willydiba1961 lol baffling ? Cedric Barged in to the back off son when the ball was not even near him ? Baffling I think you don’t know football mate

[@sadend9521]

@@willydiba1961 what about the kick on son as well ? That was a yellow don’t be biased you sound dumb.

[@thomascannaby6751]

That must have been the most difficult interview for the the guy. It went no where.

[@EliasVergsen]

Holding persistently fouled Son and then blocked and extended his arm into him. You have to be deluded to not see that as two yellows.

[@copymerchant1768]

'Arsenal we're on your side' will be ringing in Europa league in maize fields next season.

[@londonsfinest6070]

You haven’t played a day of football in your life to call anyone deluded. Shut your filthy sewer!

[@DonKopArkadio]

I’m an Arsenal fan and I could see that second yellow coming a mile away. Don’t have any complaints. Now the “penalty” on the other hand was really soft but those decisions can go against you away from home

[@londonsfinest6070]

@@DonKopArkadio you’re not an Arsenal fan, why lie bro?

[@xXSuperman117]

@@londonsfinest6070 he's lucky it wasnt a straight red

[@Lioness_UTV]

As a neutral I think both Arteta and the team showed their immaturity, this interview in some ways shows that too. Newcastle will be interesting.

[@patrickanderson9023]

Arteta is a junior class manager. And his team consist of a bunch of inexperienced 20 year olds.

[@wannapop6453]

@@patrickanderson9023 thanks for stating the obvious

[@pat247m9]

Did you say neutral... ?

[@fortuitousthings8606]

True but the ref will give Arsenal absolutely everything despite them playing the man and not the ball constantly

[@youropinionboresme7210]

He’s a baby Arteta out

[@jaycfc3909]

Mikel Arteta speaking like Mourinho😂

[@zodsinclair8500]

Cept he looks, Except he actually wants to Kick the reporters Rear End in! I get it though, you can cook a whole meal of the STEAL escaping from his eyebrows!

[@patchh15]

And failing spectacularly

[@Iamwhatyousayiam]

One can dream..

[@deeznutzz12]

But not even 1% of Mourinho😂

[@benjack8477]

If only he could win trophies like the mour

[@guinnessharvey4476]

You can tell he worked under Pep. When his team loses, he says “I’m so proud of my players”:))

[@007feck]

Son clearly elbowed holding before this = No red card. No VAR. Son jumps into holding later - holding gets a red card. The ref wanted to send Arsenal players off any way he could. No to mention son dived for the penalty - it was a basic shoulder contact - but down he goes again. He’s not as squeaky clean as his smile would make you believe.

[@smilet3894]

I mean he legit got shot into another player clotheslining him. Don't think that's a dive

[@Ben_PN]

José's legacy is so big. The other coaches imitates his antics. 😂

[@JayGnG]

lol

[@alwaysdisputin9930]

Holding elbowed Son in the face & got sent off in a game that could've got Arsenal into the Champion's League. Arteta: "I'm so proud of my players" This is exactly why 15 Arsenal players have been sent off since Arteta took charge in Dec 2019. E.g. when asked about Xhaka sent off for grabbing a Burnley player by the throat, Arteta told the BBC: _"It is too much willingness to do well"_

[@VR46314]

Xhaka red card vs Liverpool “I’m proud of my players “

[@copymerchant1768]

You shouldn’t judge Arteta on games like today. Stressful matches under the floodlights on national TV are never going to be easy to cope with for such a young side. Judge him on matches like Norwich, Watford and Burnley. Those games show what Arteta is trying to do.

[@_H3NDRY]

If you truly believe Holding elbowed Son, you didn't even watch the game. That is hugely obvious...

[@ForeverRealistOne]

Xhaka was tripped over before he grabbed that Burnley player...

[@jimcon147]

@@_H3NDRY Son Elbowed Holding twice in the head in other incidents but no action at all...

[@richardphelps3245]

Why's Geoff being so unprofessional? Mikel's team just lost 3-0 to their biggest rivals. Give the guy a break and stop tryna get a reaction from him

[@Mull468]

Neutral spurs fan here, if arteta was an english manager called Micheal Arttetington the media would sympathize with him, but because he isn't english he gets lambasted, english media are knobheads

[@liamb5378]

I think the questions he was asking were quite reasonable tbh

[@X_POGO_GAMER_X]

@@liamb5378 *100%*

[@tdyerwestfield]

From a neutral here, regarding the Holding decisions, if anything he should've been sent off earlier. That elbow was horrendous and should've been a straight red.

[@ShahAfc]

Holding was stupid and deserved it, we accept that, but that’s not the issue. It’s all the other decisions. The pen was questionable, ref had to be very willing to give that and in other games, they’re not given. If u saw it from all angles, which they barely checked, you’d see. Son and kane etc were also fouling players as they usually do and they get away with it. Son elbowed Holding too but i bet u didn’t see that, there was purposely minimal coverage or any mention of it. Sky don’t wanna replay it but u can see it all online. We get penalised for anything and everything. Refs are too quick and happy to punish us over the smallest things. Paul Tierney is one of the worst refs in the league, without a doubt, and there are many terrible refs. He’s gotta be up there

[@Tateygb]

@@ShahAfc so many lies lmao cope

[@isa3786]

He’s a mix of mourinho and pep😭😭

[@arjanndoj4444]

True 😂😂 and he is good too

[@copymerchant1768]

You shouldn’t judge Arteta on games like today. Stressful matches under the floodlights on national TV are never going to be easy to cope with for such a young side. Judge him on matches like Norwich, Watford and Burnley. Those games show what Arteta is trying to do.

[@foreigncurrency83]

Pourinho

[@imranhq13]

i prefer not to speak 😂😂

[@tribnevets2387]

Sounds like a winning combination

[@yusakufujiki4075]

How is my guy blaming the referee 😭

[@mirkys130]

Trying to keep players confidence up for next two big games is my guess

[@callum__]

Another guy said this, he won’t rip into his players and lower morale when they have 2 big games

[@bbbbaa6550]

That’s a typical arsenal thing isn’t it. In their eyes they always perform really well

[@yusakufujiki4075]

@@mirkys130 I doubt that would maintain their confidence levels cuz they know themselves they were shocking. But if it works then it might be a good tactic lol XD

[@arsenaltv8298]

Did you see the game?? Yes we didn’t play well but if you’ve ever watched football that is NEVER a penalty. That moment changed the game. Not only that but for the rest of the game he was making terrible decisions. You simply did not watch the game if you think the referee had a good performance

[@corzza8339]

First holding yellow is non existent. Penalty was extremely soft.. there’s always physicality in the box. Ref has therefore killed the game.. he should never have been in charge

[@adamhesse2586]

I agree. The penalty was given for nothing not seen at any set piece. The second goal came from Hojberg's foul on Saka being given the wrong way leading to the corner from which Spurs scored. He did decide the game. Before the second goal even after Holding went off Arsenal were on top. Spurs hardly got out of their own half in a game they needed to win.

[@bossman5141]

My man's been learning off Pep in more ways than one

[@HoStallin]

More than you believe

[@X_POGO_GAMER_X]

*Trying to mirror Pep FR* *Arteta was sh!t as a player now he’s sh!t as a manager* 💀💀💀

[@ojasdighe991]

Can't wait till he benches Saka then

[@davidone2219]

Happy new year

[@tnabizade]

Amazing to see how he has mastered his pressure. Kudos. Guardiola would boiled up till the end of the interview. Imagine you ask this questions to Conte in italian language:-)

[@MrPaul_90]

As an Arsenal fan, I think Rob Holding's second booking for foul on Son could've been a straight red. He lost his mind. Exactly why he's been at Arsenal for many years, yet cannot cement a place in the first team. As for Cedric, I haven't seen a Portuguese playing as bad as him. These guys needs to be sold. They're not Arsenal standard tbh. Yes, the penalty decision was kinda harsh,but truth be told, Cedric gave Son a nudge at the back but Son made more of it. That's experience! At 1-0 down, Spurs knew that the game is far from over and you can see it in their passing. They were scared and not composed. But after the red card, the game was done and dusted. It's in the book that Arsenal remaining fixtures against Newcastle and Everton will be tough, but I tell you, Spurs should not sleep over Burnley and Norwich, yes, they're not good teams but anything can happen. Spurs have shown that in the past. More drama to unfold! But in the end, it's gonna be Arsenal's. COYG!

[@abgaming5267]

"This game is history for us"

[@fortuitousthings8606]

Us too

[@anish87]

Were onto Cincinnati

[@marleycarr3675]

History repeats itself tho….

[@malachi6336]

we beat them 3 they us beat 3 on aggregate its 4-3 i'm that so yea this will be forgettable

[@abgaming5267]

@@malachi6336 arsenal fans ffs

[@mamadousy9632]

Arteta became Prime Jose Oh man I love this 😂😂😂😂

[@ojasdighe991]

Even an age 105 Jose in a wheelchair with half of his body paralyzed would still be more charismatic than this guy.

[@duwayasiniduwayasini4952]

Well. Spurs only won because of the red card and I dont think the penalty should have been given

[@kexiakelly2903]

Spurs won because they shot 3 goals

[@duwayasiniduwayasini4952]

@@kexiakelly2903 after a red card then 2 goals before that penalty that is debatable

[@kexiakelly2903]

@@duwayasiniduwayasini4952 and what's the problem? What were you trying to say exactly? Holding was not really helping the team either. The red was fully deserved, even it should be given earlier when he kicked Son's rib. And they fouled inside the box, anyone know it could be a pen. And even without a pen they still won by 2-0. Tbh it's scary to see Arsenal fan and Arteta mostly blamed the losing on the refs or the opponents not on themselves. Did they really not know what was wrong abt themselves? I mean.. blaming the refs on losing, did the ref disallowed their goals?They didn't score any goals that was why they didn't win. If they thought the refs ruin the game bcs of the pen and the red, yeah that meant the players were not good enough to handle the pressure

[@traida111]

cedric and holding really showed how average they can be at times. When on form they are great but they inconsistent and it isnt good enough. So much dead wood has been removed already so arteta hasnt got much work to do, few more signings and we'll be good enough to compete in champions league so lets hope we qualify

[@copymerchant1768]

Last season, Arsenal only finished 2 points ahead of Leeds United. This season, Arteta’s side are 32 points ahead of Leeds. If you can’t see the progress, I don’t know why you even watch football. It’s clear for everyone to see.

[@jboy1277]

We need a proper manager. Not this cardboard cut out.

[@farfromit7654]

It’s more like Son is just on a different level truly world class.

[@b69ker1]

When on form they are average. Great is a big word for players like Adams, Stam, VVD and Co. Never have Holding and Cedric been great, not even for one game at that level. Good perhaps for a a game. Great, no.

[@mutiujimoh529]

@@jboy1277 You are deluded.He team will finish ahead of Conte the proper Manager in the top 4 with his Kids team

[@danhayward3057]

how many red cards have there been under his reign? Not the refs fault mate

[@jacobberry6267]

significantly less than last season

[@inzozitech2572]

It's the refs Agenda

[@mohammeda7731]

@@jacobberry6267 Still the most since he’s came.

[@vtsv27]

When David Luiz vs Wolves was a red a while back, none of these stats are valid mate. That epitomises arsenal reds and their ridiculousness in terms of decisions. Obviously a hand to the neck or Pepe head butting isn’t a ref mistake, but simple rewatching would show u there’s reason for outrage at other ones

[@kmlau1986]

As a neutral here are my unbiased view: 1) The penalty is debatable 2) The 2 yellow cards are well justified

[@doughill1945]

I think you have it right

[@adbaz455]

His post match interviews are straight outta pep's playbook

[@yooyoo8637]

Definitely got pep vibes here

[@iandavis1723]

Absolutely spot on

[@X_POGO_GAMER_X]

*Trying to mirror Pep FR* *Arteta was sh!t as a player now he’s sh!t as a manager* 💀💀💀

[@shauncorless8965]

He's got the best hair in football 😳

[@X_POGO_GAMER_X]

😂😂💀💀💀💀

[@abdz1402]

Watch how they fumble the champions league spot

[@MT-we4vu]

Let's all hope so, coys

[@BigSmokeMUFC]

They've done it before in the 2016-17 and 2018-19 season.

[@abdz1402]

@@BigSmokeMUFC I have a feeling they’ll do it again😂😂

[@alexgooner2504]

Reckless Holding, Cedric, and an invisible midfield cost us the game. Referee had nothing to do with it.

[@Tateygb]

Respect that, I do agree the pen was contentious, but still probably a penalty.

[@J0rdd]

Ref was fine all game😂😂😂😂😂

[@thomasholley9590]

Have a laugh what were you watching. Thag never a pen

[@hiimthinkimard3262]

@@thomasholley9590 Cedric literally push son in the back you cant do that

[@thomasholley9590]

@@hiimthinkimard3262 he didn’t mate. He didn’t have his hands raised. Didn’t even look at him. If that happens from a corner are they giving it. No

[@xXTUCXx1]

@@thomasholley9590 lol it was clearly a penalty. He made zero attempt for the ball and just smashed son out of the way. Deal with it

[@vtsv27]

@@xXTUCXx1 then every corner ever is a pen?? Literally happens always just doesn’t get seen. Son is a literal twig I guess? so called warrior mentality as he trained with his dad when he grew up but gets bodied by a 5,6 or something stupid Cedric who isn’t even looking at him. Already elbowed Holding in the face later too but since it’s precious Son no one seems to be a man enough to bring that up. Not even an exaggeration or his motion whilst getting up, he fully just elbows him at 60-70% in the neck. If you weren’t blinded by agendas, you’d search for any clip. Both should’ve been sent off, him and holding. Asians are protected af, he’s not as innocent as it seems, u can’t be in that profession

[@Lost_In_House]

He's done the right thing by coming out and not going in on his players because he needs them on top form for next 2 games

[@dynaco8402]

Lol he’s literally making excuses as he always does same thing every tine

[@TheCudder4life]

@@dynaco8402 He's saying this to not publicly call out his players. With 2 games left, the last thing you want is a deflated team. He knows his side is responsible for the loss no matter any refereeing decisions.

[@Iamwhatyousayiam]

🍼

[@isaacm2374]

Wrong approach. Honesty is best policy. Players are professionals. You have to hold you hand up when you get beaten and acknowledge that other team were better or you players underperformed. Arsenal made mistakes, lack of discipline and poor defending.

[@vtsv27]

@@dynaco8402 he’s taken the blame countless times, stop misinforming people to suit ur agendas. Who’s raised u like that

[@mahmoudalfouly7822]

You won't become Mourinho when you say the things he says 😂😂😂

[@imranhq13]

i prefer not to speak 😂

[@brandonayong5823]

" Do you know what the results was 3-0 but also means 3 managers and if I ever get sacked arsenal will have more managers in the last 5 years alone than man city and Liverpool together 3 FOR US AND 2 FOR THEM RESPECT RESPECT RESPECT MAN RESPECT

[@ojasdighe991]

@@brandonayong5823 ohhh godd 😂😂

[@magikarpsplashy]

The only thing the ref needs to explain is how Holding stayed on the field that long 😂 a proper manager hauls him off after 20 mins

[@lucanoterman6529]

Yeah thats the real question. Holding shouldve been sent off already before receiving his first yellow card. Maybe thats what arteta was thinking and thats why he's so mad. Dont understand what else he could possibly complain about. Maybe the clear 100% penalty foul on Son?

[@youropinionboresme7210]

Arteta Out

[@_H3NDRY]

@@lucanoterman6529 In no world was that even approaching anything resembling a penalty. Son had been falling over at the slightest touch all evening. Son is nothing but a serial cheater..

[@lucanoterman6529]

@@_H3NDRY I know he likes to dive but go watch the replay, thats clearly a push

[@merschavonia4745]

Even the reporter can’t stand Arteta XD

[@freemanosei-tetejnr9157]

Arteta is somewhat defending his player's actions. 4-5 fouls on Son within 33 minutes, that red card was well-deserved.

[@davejamesomahoney6158]

MA clearly told them to get at him... Son is world class and you can't "get at" players like the good old days of Keane and Vieira

[@Nocapjr1]

They really put this on premiere💀😭

[@phatbi971]

Man’s acting like pep and mourinho 😂😂😭

[@mrchocolatetoast1355]

I'm a boro fan and the ref completely destroyed the game couldn't wait to book anyone in a red shirt and let identical fould slide for Spurs all night

[@davidmason9529]

@Nortius Maximus Nor did he make Son elbow Holding.

[@mrchocolatetoast1355]

Game really has gone soft 🤣

[@joshskevpictures6896]

"unfortunately we can't talk to the ref" why cant they talk to the ref so we can understand his desitions, that is why refereing is so bad in the pre league because they are protected

[@iandecastro6661]

Everything hurts. I just want to see my team in the CL. I’ve been waiting for so long. And we lose 3-0 to topspur. Everything hurts

[@thomgeo2606]

Cry more lad

[@kelvinpell4571]

You'll be fine. Spurs will go Spursy in their last game and Arsenal will make 4th by 3 points

[@thomgeo2606]

@@vtsv27 u crying as well?

[@vtsv27]

@@thomgeo2606 no I wasn’t crying after the game, I support Yeovil but a lot of my mates are North London club supporters so I watched this. The comment is literally just saying his emotion, people reply “cry” when someone’s being salty or can’t accept a truth. This guys just sad, nothing wrong with that. Ur sick in the head

[@solarbeam6412]

It's about time swinging elbows get thought of as dangerous. All fun n games till someone's windpipes been taken out

[@andrewnicoll4827]

Realistically Arsenal were battered, Arteta can blame it on the referees as much as he wants but they were second-best out there for the whole 90 minutes.

[@jamieclips8129]

we were better than spurs before cedric and holding decided to be stupid and lose the game for us

[@stanweir6995]

@Pilgrim17 oh yeh the ‘outplayed’ when they were losing, with a single shot which was blocked.

[@etmor2022]

@@stanweir6995 spurs had no shots before the pen

[@game1414]

Realistically you’re wrong

[@jwoodmotivation]

Refs should 100% get interviewed

[@streetsiswatching9660]

Is this his version of "if I speak" ?? Mourinho 2.0 😂😂

[@imranhq13]

i prefer not to speak 😂

[@X_POGO_GAMER_X]

*Trying to mirror Pep FR* *Arteta was sh!t as a player now he’s sh!t as a manager* 💀💀💀

[@niel6680]

He’s actually a mini pep 😂😂😂😂 ‘I’m sooooooo proud of my players, so proud’.

[@andrewking563]

Me: Mum, can we have Jose Mourinho? Mum: We have Jose Mourinho at home Jose Mourinho at home:

[@tonyejiro7641]

I absolutely agree with him,arteta should now address some deluded fans on football heritage just like mourinho, tell them the truth about what a mess the club has become before he took over.People needs to hear the hard-core truth no more pampering.

[@punypixel2795]

I really liked Arteta but this Mourinho act is utterly tedious. The two yellow cards could not have been more cut and dry. The penalty was a bit soft maybe but it was a foul and a foul in the box is a penalty. They could have bounced back but Holding prevented that.

[@grassrootsfootball225]

Shambolic management

[@JohnSmith-gj1ql]

Arsene wenger suffered against english officials in the past when AFC played against Ferguson's english players and mourinho's englisg players, so if anyone expects VAR changes the game and make it fair for everyone then you are all mistaken. This never changes, well done referees to keep this consistent for few decades ..! Wenger realised this and he started building players from england for few years after the invincibles era to get some decent performances from the refereed but we didn't have good english players during that time plying consistently for england .Kudos to the referees!!! Looking forward to referee's performance against Burnley Vs Spurs.

[@daviebananas1735]

Nonsense. Nothing worse than a fan or manager who can’t accept decisions against them, even when correct. Look at the rest of the comments, it’s all Arsenal fans saying that the ref got things right and Arteta is making excuses.

[@matthewfaulkner9582]

I must admit I didn't know what the penalty was for at first and it happened right in front of me. A lot worse aren't given but that just shows the level of consistency that blights the Premier league even with var. Was a 2nd yellow (at least) all day long so how he can deny holding should have been off if beggars belief. Just need Newcastle to help us out Monday now altho I would have rather had the extra day rest, cheers premier league!

[@freedocumentarynepal9456]

Penalty should have been reviewed at least, I'm not still clear about the penalty and the second yellow wasn't a foul, that's the tactics son learnt from Neymar

[@TheHehe930]

@@freedocumentarynepal9456 penalty I agree was soft but holding deserves a red for sure he could not contain son at all. Very immature of him to cost him the team a loss. He already had a yellow and should have been careful

[@JJJ-io6sc]

@@TheHehe930 it’s because he didn’t try and play the ball at all

[@Never_Wr0ng]

Funny how so many of these 'inconsistencies' creep up against Arsenal. Tomiyasu's face getting stomped on, Maguire pulling down Tomiyasu in the box ( much worse than yesterday's incident) , Martinelli getting booked twice in 5 seconds, The entire Man City game, Saka getting kicked in the palace game and the elbow from Son yesterday.

[@Tateygb]

@@Never_Wr0ng lol you also get so many decisions

[@Yanto-Bardic]

The Ref must have a very healthy off-shore bank account.

[@deanmalone1568]

as a neutral just jog on Arteta its a clear pen and clear second yellow

[@lucanoterman6529]

Yeah 100% clear pen and 100% clear Red card. Maybe he was mad because holding didn't get sent off earlier because he got away with 2 yellow before receiving his first yellow 😂 this was the only debatable decision by the ref the entire game

[@kadiummusic]

NOT a coincidence that Son was invloved in most of the negative decisions. Piece of work. He's taken over from Kane as the designated diver!

[@beebee_0136]

MA has developed into a master manager even with dealing with the media... He didn't bulge!

[@ivandrago9197]

He lost 3-0 today

[@kevinconway2965]

He didn't bulge? Were you expecting him to pop a semi?

[@FreeTheRightSide]

@@kevinconway2965 🤣🤣🤣

[@bhagyeshkotian1747]

Arsenal fans just don't justify here in the comments. Refs and other teams fans just hate everything about this club, it's a waste of energy.

[@jm7326]

holding had agenda to injure Son and stop him and was lucky to last so long before getting his first yellow and the second yellow he was lucky was not a straight red as well very dangerous play .. but arsenal lacked composure and discipline last night and manager should have done more to calm holding down after first 2/3 silly tackles ..

[@frieza2235]

I cannot speak. I will be suspended

[@WinnersOnlyTv]

This has been a problem throughout the season, nerves can cause over aggression and overwhelmed. Saw similar traits against Liverpool, Man City.

[@unothisshit2010]

Seems like Holding was given specific instructions from someone 😂😂

[@greenery8434]

He’s so delusional 😂 any wonder they have the most red cards of any team this season when Arteta is telling them they did nothing wrong

[@ypree2518]

fck 0ff

[@mohra968]

I actually respect arteta for accepting the defeat and not risking white and Gabi

[@richardbeck818]

As a neutral I think holding deserved his yellows and could have had one earlier. The pen is an interesting one. There was an obvious push, but how many types of those challenges do we see in and out of the box that don't get punished. I think it is refs inconsistencies that make the giving of this pen so contentious. I'm sure we will see a handful of similar challenges this weekend that don't get punished. They either crackdown and say we won't allow those kind of challenges or we get on with it and say contact will be made

[@mattykevlee]

Those types of challenges need to be punished all the time then. The same with the grappling and pushing while not even looking at the corner coming in. “There will be 30 penalties a game”, good. Get the laws clear and people will have nothing to complain about.

[@darknox2007]

im happy it wasnt 6-0 how we kept it to only 3 was amazing.

[@davejamesomahoney6158]

He's managing a team in a different era to when he played.. he clearly said "get at" Son but its not like when he played, there is more protection for top players now

[@carter3369]

How is Mikel Arteta Arsenal manager? It’s a decision that has never been explained. He was one of our worst ever signings and had never even managed before. Still baffles me.

[@unarineunah_199]

Man pulling a jose on us😂😂

[@X_POGO_GAMER_X]

*Trying to mirror Pep FR* *Arteta was sh!t as a player now he’s sh!t as a manager* 💀💀💀

[@georges5231]

Referee was spot on. Arsenal didn’t play well nor were the players smart enough when on a booking. Typical Arsenal and Arteta just moaning once again.

[@TribalThief]

Surely rob.holding should be playing for Shrewsbury or something

[@ramenguy3187]

ARSENAL WERE OWNED TODAY. THEY WERE TAUGHT A FOOTBALLING LESSON. Come on you SPURS……….

[@powerllesss2672]

If I speak, I’m in very big trouble

[@X_POGO_GAMER_X]

*Trying to mirror Pep FR* *Arteta was sh!t as a player now he’s sh!t as a manager* 💀💀💀

[@d6tst739]

Arteta speaks up for yourself.

[@kamgunner5920]

pressure!!! now we will see if arsenal have the balls to get that 4th spot. holding is the main culprit for such a disgraceful outcome. he let his ego get the better of him. Cedric started the madness to be fair but with 11 on the pitch you have a chance. with 10 without the ball your chasing shadows. for me Tottenham get that 4th spot now.

[@Iamwhatyousayiam]

With, potentially two of their CBs out next game..my moneys on spurs

[@haytchaep]

incorrect

[@therickyzegeshow]

Ur acting as if Spurs ain't spursy. They can easily lose to Burnley as they already have.

[@kamgunner5920]

@@therickyzegeshow of course anything can happen but I give them the edge cos of their style of play and the killer combo up front. Also on paper they have the easier games. We have our first choice dmf out, lb out now potentially CB out. We may have only one CB available. The CB issue is a major cause for concern.

[@kamgunner5920]

@@Iamwhatyousayiam that's a major concern and reason for my comment/opinion.

[@Shooooooop]

Is he really trying to say Holding shouldn't have been sent off? He literally commited 3 yellow card challenges before the elbowed son in the face..

[@inzozitech2572]

The penalty should have not been given

[@Shooooooop]

@@inzozitech2572 lol okay. I suspect in the next game if Newcastle smash your player in the back while they try and head the ball, you’ll share the same view? 😂 Cedric made no attempt for the ball, clear foul

[@MrChelseaboy25]

is this guy serious, wow.. never saw a less controversial sending off man, thats what you get for telling your players to rough up son

[@aarondesimone2826]

Was you in the changing room. You tw@t

[@kaizakkastro9717]

We love you mikel ❤❤❤

[@tottenhaman3096]

Am here for those tears😌

[@TheCurrykiev]

Holding was wrong. Plain and simple. Take the elbow from Son. Then CLEVERLY hurt him through the rest of the match.

[@gwen6453]

Gotta love Arteta for standing by his team publicly.

[@patchh15]

Like he didn't do with Pepe or Tavares, you mean?

[@finnbootes1862]

i think we need to push through this and continue to back him. seriously i believe in this guy and i think he’s the one that can take us forward. that’s not just my opinion, that’s the opinion of top journalists in this country. i don’t want to see any ‘arteta out’ posts off the back of this, yes it was embarrassing, but we move. we need to prove as a fan base that we are bigger than this defeat.

[@grahamhill2502]

If there's one person I can't stand, it's this robot. Delighted 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@X_POGO_GAMER_X]

*Trying to mirror Pep FR* *Arteta was sh!t as a player now he’s sh!t as a manager* 💀💀💀

[@earicome]

Oh dear. He should get his job back on Captain Scarlett

[@Ghvxddf]

The media suck up to Arteta but he’s been exposed tonight Spent a lot of money babe Arsenal as well Arsenal looked bright in the opening few minutes but teams attacking Spurs suits them as they’re so good on the counter Arteta complaining about the ref but Paul Tierney was actually giving Rob Holding the benefit of the doubt He should have been booked a lot earlier as he was wrestling with Son prior to that and he also kicked Son in the back which he definitely should have got a yellow card for The elbow was horrible, if you watch it back it doesn’t look great Of course Son was clever but Holding is supposed to be an experienced member of the team Spurs were fantastic, kept their cool, were clinical and played some really good football Very good game management from them too as the last 30 mins looked so comfortable Probably saving energy for Sunday Atmosphere in the stadium was immense some of the best I’ve heard from any stadium all year along with Anfield and Goodison Makes top 4 race very interesting now

[@Mr_jz_12]

Proud of his players........... what is there to be proud about. Blaming the ref? Holding is lucky he wasn't sent off before that.

[@atikurrahman9304]

Holding could have got yellows for any of two challenges he did before his first yellow... The occasion got to this young Arsenal team.

[@ethansequeira7740]

The 2 occasions before were scruffs, its a derby it happens. That's why Mikel said the ref ruined the game because he should not be giving such soft fouls

[@shizukuhajime2392]

@@ethansequeira7740 yeah but holding literally kicked son in the ribs before the 1st yellow he should of seen straight red or at least a yellow for that the red was being very lenient to Arsenal yesterday not the other way around

[@justahyundai]

Arteta really thought he could come to Tottenham and play Pep-ball Lite vs a team that beat the REAL Pep-ball both times this season

[@gaznoble2804]

Ref had a solid game

[@artful1967]

Dude it was 100 percent a booking so maybe focus on your team instead of crying