A defiant Mikel Arteta has hit back at critics who have claimed his "handbrake tactics" are threatening to derail Arsenal 's bid to win the Premier League .

Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher both accused Arteta of selecting a cautious team following Arsenal's 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday.

Arsenal's marque summer signing Eberechi Eze dropped to the bench, despite Martin Ødegaard 's absence, with Martín Zubimendi , Declan Rice and Mikel Merino forming a midfield three.

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Addressing criticism that he approaches big matches with the handbra

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