Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has responded to Manchester City's dark arts criticism by claiming he has 'all the information' about his title rivals' own methods. Having served as Pep Guardiola 's assistant for three-and-a-half seasons, Arteta hinted at the need for discretion due to his past relationships at the Etihad.

Mikel Arteta has hit back at claims from several Manchester City players that Arsenal employed 'dark arts' in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Etihad Stadium by insisting several of his players could be facing injury layoffs.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has bristled at suggestions his team used “dark arts” in the feisty English Premier League match at Manchester City.