Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta apologizes for “disrespectful” staff behaviour in cup victory over Chelsea (Video)

Speaking to the press after his team lost the second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal to Arsenal, Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said the Gunners staff had behaved disrespectfully.

Asked to respond, Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta made light of the claim, saying that such things happen in football, but he did offer an apology.

“We apologise and that’s it, it’s very common in football” 🗣️

Mikel Arteta responds to Liam Rosenior’s claim members of his Arsenal staff had been disrespectful. pic.twitter.com/ENVaV8dwiB

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