A series of clips shows Mikel Arteta used to refuse to celebrate goals against Arsenal when at he was Pep Guardiola's assistant Manchester City.
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- Arteta was at City for over three years
- Rejoined Arsenal in 2019
- Arsenal face City in key game
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Footage of Arteta sat in the City dugout has shown he would remain seated, rather than up celebrating, when City would score against Arsenal. Arteta spent three-and-a-half years as Guardiola’s assistant before returning as manager to the club he finished his career at. Arteta does not share the same affinity with City and few would be surprised if he celebrates lavishly on Sunday should he beat his former club.
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WATCH THE CLIP
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WHAT GUARDIOLA SAID ABOUT ARTETA
In 2023, Guardiola spoke about Arteta's refusal to celebrate. He said: "I know he went to his club, the team he dreams of. He's a supporter, he was a captain there. He loves the club.
"I remember here when we scored goals he jumped a lot except against one team. He was sitting there – it was Arsenal. I said, 'That guy likes Arsenal'. Like here, if I'm training as assistant and Barcelona call me, I go."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Arteta has transformed Arsenal into City's key challengers in the past two seasons and they’re vying for the title once again. Arteta's team are top of the Premier League and are arguably more equipped than ever to end their Etihad hoodoo and seize initiative in the title race.
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