GAMES UP GUNNERS

It's a waste of time trying to mess with City

- JEREMY CROSS

RUBEN DIAS has told bitter rivals Arsenal they're wasting their time indulging in childish mind games with Manchester City.

The title contenders were involved in two ill-tempered meetings last season which sparked numerous controversial incidents.

Arsenal stopper Gabriel's scrap with Erling Haaland in the 2-2 draw at the Etihad resulted in the City striker throwing the ball at the head of the Brazilian and having a verbal bust-up with Miles Lewis-Skelly.

Gabriel vowed to take revenge in the return game, and led the mocking of Pep Guardiola's men during a thumping 5-1 win.

The defender celebrated the opening goal in front of Haaland, while Lewis-Skelly imitated the striker's goal celebration when he notched Arsenal's third.

It promises to be another explosive encounter when the pair clash at the Emirates today.