""Interestingly a couple of Arsenal players have pulled out of this squad now. Both [Bukayo] Saka and Declan Rice have gone. I think Arteta is playing a Sir Alex role here.""
""All managers have done that but generally it's down to the players. The manager would always pressure you to pull out of friendlies in particular. It happened to me a couple of times and on both occasions I said no chance.""
Mikel Arteta is perceived to be adopting tactics similar to Sir Alex Ferguson to secure an advantage for Arsenal in the Premier League. The team is currently nine points ahead but faces pressure from Manchester City, who have a game in hand. Several Arsenal players have withdrawn from international duty due to injuries, raising suspicions about the timing. Gary Lineker suggests that Arteta may be influencing players to prioritize club commitments over international appearances, a tactic historically used by Ferguson.
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