Mikel Arteta has hit back at critics calling him "too cautious" in big games - with the Arsenal manager asking the question: "How can you dominate against Man City by playing a handbrake?"

Criticism of Arteta being overcautious came after Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Sunday, with the Gunners accused of "wasting 45 minutes" against City by Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.

The game saw Arsenal rescue a point through Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time equaliser that ruled out Erling Haaland's opener - but Arteta's side did not have a shot for 31 minutes and their first one on target came in first-half stoppage time.

At the same time, Arsenal limited City to just 33.2 per cent possession at the Emirates Stadium - which is the lowest from a Pep Guardiola tea

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