BREAKING NEWS: Guardiola Slams Arteta Over Team Selection in PSG Clash.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has publicly expressed his frustration with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta following Arsenal’s disappointing performance against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners suffered a lackluster defeat, and Guardiola singled out one player’s inclusion in the starting XI as a major factor in the loss.
“I’m really furious with him now,” Guardiola said post-match, visibly agitated. “Arteta made a mistake starting him. He contributed nothing throughout the entire 90 minutes. In games of this magnitude, you need players who show up, who make a difference — and he simply didn’t.”
Although Guardiola did not mention the player’s name directly, sources suggest he was referring to Arsenal midfielder Kai Havertz, who struggled to make an impact against PSG’s disciplined midfield and high pressing style. The German international was often out of position, lost possession on several occasions, and failed to create any significant chances for his teammates.
Guardiola’s comments are particularly notable given his close relationship with Arteta. The two worked together at Manchester City before Arteta took over at Arsenal, and they have maintained mutual respect in public forums. However, this rare public criticism suggests deeper frustration, perhaps stemming from Arsenal’s tactical approach and its implications for the Premier League title race.
Arteta has yet to respond to Guardiola’s remarks, but the Arsenal camp is reportedly surprised by the public nature of the criticism. With the season reaching its climax and both teams vying for European and domestic glory, tensions are clearly rising.
This controversy adds yet another layer to the increasingly intense rivalry between Manchester City and Arsenal, with fans and pundits alike eagerly awaiting how Arteta will respond — both on and off
the pitch.
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