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🚨Some important context around Arteta / Max. Important to read the full quotes. Mikel confirms there are no issues. See below ⬇️ “If you see the reaction from my mother and father with me sometimes, you’d say ‘you don’t like that reaction’ but for me it was the best reaction ever as it enabled me to be who I am. "What do you expect? That’s the level and that’s the reaction. Whether it’s right or wrong, that’s the reaction. And the reaction when I don’t win, I’m ****** off, big time. This is the environment and the reality. "I had a talk with him yesterday. There are no issues at all. I’ve done it. That’s why I’m so protective of these things and young players as we have all made these mistakes. "We know how much you can get punished. And what happens next. It’s not the first time, so we need to put an end to it very quickly."

🚨Arteta on unsuccessful Dowman appeal: "Very disappointed to be fair. Especially with the reckless tackle he receives and then his reaction is minimal in relation to the action. It could have been really bad. We are lucky today he doesn't have a broken foot. That's clear."

🚨Arteta on his reaction to Max Dowman during the game: 'We spoke about it before the game. You have to understand the context. We’re not in Disneyland, we’re in the Premier League.'

🚨Mikel Arteta has confirmed Declan Rice, Christos Tzolis & Riccardo Calafiori all trained today before Arsenal's trip to Liverpool. Noni still to be assessed after the session tomorrow.

The FA had a duty of care towards Max. What was his crime? Mildly reacting to a dangerous challenge. Instead of protecting a 16 yr old, you chose to suspend him and promote violent conduct. Thankfully Max didnt suffer a serious injury because apparently thats what it takes.