Peter McVitie Tue, 3 February 2026 at 6:41 am UTC·4 min read 'I hear completely the opposite' The war of words began after former Manchester United midfielder Scholes criticised Arsenal’s style of play, pointing to a perceived lack of fluidity from their front four and an over-reliance on set-pieces. Scholes suggested that while effective, the current iteration of the Gunners lacked the sparkle of previous title winners.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Speaking ahead of Tuesday night's decisive second leg against Chelsea at the Emirates, Arteta was quick to offer a contrasting view. The Spaniard revealed that his feedback from the continent paints a very different...
