Arteta’s Response to Xavi: Arsenal’s Intensity Sparks Controversy in Pre-Season Match

2023-07-27 22:07:46

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Last night, Arsenal won following a thrilling match once morest FC Barcelona (3-5). In shape for their fifth pre-season game, the Gunners logically seemed more physically ready than their friends. Not to mention that many Barcelona players have fallen ill in recent days. After the defeat, Xavi tackled the Londoners heavily, accusing them of having put too much intensity for a friendly meeting in the middle of summer.

The response was not long in coming. Mikel Arteta has decided to make things clear 2 big weeks before the Community Shield once morest Manchester City. “Football belongs to the players and they are very competitive. We play in front of 70,000 people, the players motivate each other and of course we all want to win», Firmly explains the Spanish coach of Arsenal. Enough to respond to Xavi’s criticisms a little earlier. On August 2, the Gunners will take on AS Monaco live from London. Monegasques have been warned…

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Pub. on 28/07/2023 00:07

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