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Watford manager Claudio Ranieri accused Arsenal of lacking ‘respect’ and sportsmanship in the move that led to Emile Smith Rowe’s controversial winner on Saturday.


The Italian was furious about the second-half incident, which saw Watford’s Danny Rose put the ball out of play so that an injured team-mate, Ozan Tufan, could receive treatment.

Instead of returning possession to Watford, Arsenal attacked and eventually scored through Smith Rowe – prompting Ranieri to have cross words with Arsenal manager at the final whistle. His mood was not helped by what appeared to be a separate foul by Ainsley Maitland-Niles on Ismaila Sarr in the build-up to Smith Rowe’s strike.


Ranieri said: ‘We put out the ball and everybody expected the Arsenal player to give it back. Give the ball to us, we put the ball out because there was an injured player, but after this it was very strange.

‘My opinion is there was a big foul, but nothing happened and then they scored a goal. It was very strange.’

On his uneasy exchange with Arteta, Ranieri added: ‘I told him there is no respect in that action.’


Arteta felt his side did nothing wrong during the episode. He said: ‘I have to defend my players, my team and my club. I would say that we are the most honest team and in some stages we can even become naive. But still if he felt like that towards our club, our team, I have to apologise if that’s the case - but I am sure there is no intention to take any advantage.’

The win extended Arsenal’s unbeaten run to 10 games in all competitions. Arteta said: ‘It is great for any team to win before an international break. Hopefully when they are back we maintain that and keep the run going.’

Despite Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missing a second successive penalty, Arteta has no plans to strip him of the responsibility. He said: ‘He will stay on penalties if he is happy to do so. Missing is part of your career.’
















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