A BODYGUARD himself if refs won't - Pep

Erling Haaland threw the ball at Gabriel's head after John Stones' 98th-minute equaliser before telling Arteta to "stay humble" following the full-time whistle.

- By Ryan Taylor

When asked if his players have brushed the ill feeling to one side ahead of today's showdown, Arteta said: "I really hope so.

"I think holding anything negative emotionally doesn't help. It's part of the competition, it's part of the game and let's leave it there and let's play a good football match."

Leandro Trossard was also controversially dismissed in the first half of the thrilling 2-2 draw.

Arteta insists that, despite obvious mitigating circumstances, his team must strive to improve their disciplinary record and keep 11 players on the pitch.

He added: "There are four games that we've played with 10 men.