'I was waving at Martinelli!' - Mikel Arteta laughs off latest yellow card controversy
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has downplayed his latest booking after picking up his fourth caution of the season for dissent in Sunday's 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. The Gunners boss took exception to a challenge from Kaoru Mitoma on Bukayo Saka and made no attempt to hide his frustration, earning himself yet another yellow card. Arteta has already served a suspension for racking up three bookings and has faced widespread criticism for his conduct towards referees this season, but the Arsenal boss was happy to laugh off his latest infraction. "I was waving to [Gabriel] Martinelli!," he joked to beIN Sports before immediately running off set. Arsenal climbed to the top of the Premier League table / Richard Heathcote/GettyImages Arteta attracted immense criticism for his comments on refereeing standards after his side's controversial defeat to Newcastle United, after which Arsenal voiced their support for their manager in a statement which further divide...