BREAKING NEWS: Mikel Arteta Responds After Tension with Pep Guardiola Mikel Arteta has finally addressed the recent exchanges of words between himself and Pep Guardiola.

Mikel Arteta has addressed Pep Guardiola’s comments following a heated press exchange between the two managers after Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.

The match, which featured several controversial moments, sparked debate over Arsenal’s tactics, especially after they were reduced to 10 players due to Leandro Trossard’s red card. Some criticized Arsenal’s approach, with City midfielder Bernardo Silva claiming that only one team came to play football, despite Arsenal having a 2-1 lead at halftime.

During his pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal’s game against Leicester, Arteta was asked about Silva’s remarks. He chose not to delve into the controversy, simply responding, “No comment.

I’ve been there before. I was there for four years—I have all the information. So I know. Believe me.” Arteta’s cryptic response hinted at his insider knowledge from his time as Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City.

Guardiola, however, was not pleased with Arteta’s statement. In his press conference before City’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle, Guardiola urged Arteta to clarify his comments, suggesting that Arteta’s reference to having “all the information” could be interpreted as something related to the ongoing charges or other sensitive matters within the club. He emphasized the importance of their relationship and expressed hope that Arteta would provide clarification.

After Arsenal’s 4-2 win against Leicester, Arteta had another opportunity to respond to Guardiola. He explained that when he said he knew things about Manchester City, he was referring to his understanding of the immense effort the club puts into its success.

Arteta made it clear that his words were not intended to criticize City or Guardiola personally. He emphasized his admiration and respect for Guardiola, calling him a friend and expressing gratitude for everything Guardiola had done for him during their time working together.

Arteta’s comments seem aimed at diffusing the tension, underlining that his respect for Guardiola and their friendship remains strong, while also addressing the competitive nature of their recent encounters.