Premier League buildup as Arsenal prepare for another title test – matchday live
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Mikel Arteta, Pep’s protege turned title rival, also had words for the media before today’s fixtures. Specifically, words about set pieces and a denial that Arsenal have been blocking defenders as part of their corner routines.
Asked whether other teams had been learning some dark arts from Arsenal, Arteta said:
No. We weren’t the first. And it’s not about blocking. I’m not going to describe what we do, but it’s not blocking … Others know what we try to do. And it’s not that.”
