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Mikel Arteta has spoken of his “love and respect” for Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City staff after being asked to clarify his comments on the club.
It concluded a week of fall-out from Sunday’s ill-tempered 2-2 draw between City and Arsenal, which included Arteta referencing his four years as assistant coach at the current Premier League champions.
On Wednesday, Arteta said of City: “I have been there before. I was there for four years.” When asked to clarify his comments, Arteta added: “I have all the information. So I know. Believe me.”
On Friday,…