It was refreshing to see a Premier League boss attempt to diffuse the situation. But The reality is Arteta has form for vague comments he knows will cause controversy.

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Speaking after the victory, manager Mikel Arteta was asked plenty of questions by reporters and one of those was focused on Riccardo Calafiori, who avoided a potential red card in the 70th minute. Calafiori, who was already booked in the 49th minute, was guilty of fouling Facundo Bounanotte.