Tue Sep 24 00:11:50 UTC 2024: ## City Defender Accuses Arsenal of “Dirty” Tactics in Dramatic Draw
Manchester City defender John Stones criticized Arsenal’s time-wasting tactics following a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Etihad on Sunday, claiming they “break up the game” and “upset the rhythm for everyone”.
Stones, who came on as a substitute and scored an 8th-minute stoppage-time equaliser, suggested Arsenal’s approach could be seen as “dirty”, adding that they have used similar tactics for several years.
“They make it difficult, slow it down, get the ‘keeper on the floor to get some information on,” Stones told Sky Sports. “It’s not easy when those things are happening and you’re trying to gain momentum… those little stoppages stop that but we controlled our emotions really well.”
Despite the controversy, City remain top of the Premier League table. They face Watford on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup before traveling to Newcastle United for a crucial league fixture on Saturday.
First Piper 