You cant shit this stuff up.

This is exactly why Ive fallen in love with the Premier League.

What it really means is that youre being outclassed by Mikel Arteta.

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Some Arsenal fans (looking at you, Zah) are throwing a hissy fit over these accusations.

I LOVE being the bad guy.

I want teams to fear us.

I want them second-guessing themselves for the entire 90 minutes.

Its about making the most of how people perceive you.

So, if Im Mikel Arteta, Im not trying to kill this dark arts narrativeIm embracing it.

Let everyone think weve got secret potions brewing at the Emirates.

Let them believe were working dark magic on the pitch.

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