A defiant Mikel Arteta has hit back at critics who have claimed his "handbrake tactics" are threatening to derail Arsenal's bid to win the Premier League.Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher both accused Arteta of selecting a cautious team following Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday.Arsenal's marque summer signing Eberechi Eze dropped to the bench, despite Martin Odegaard's absence, with Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice and Mikel Merino forming a mi

A defiant Mikel Arteta has hit back at critics who have claimed his "handbrake tactics" are threatening to derail Arsenal's bid to win the Premier League.Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher both accused Arteta of selecting a cautious team following Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday.Arsenal's marque summer signing Eberechi Eze dropped to the bench, despite Martin Odegaard's absence, with Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice and Mikel Merino forming a midfield three.