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'I have all the respect on the pitch, not much off the pitch': Pep Guardiola takes a swipe at Arsenal board as Manchester City boss underlines grievances over their CAS appeal and prising Mikel Arteta away

Daily Mail | July 21, 2020

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Pep Guardiola took a swipe at the Arsenal board on Monday, further underlining Manchester City's displeasure with the London club.

City believe the Gunners were ringleaders of the so-called 'Hateful Eight' cabal who attempted to obstruct the ultimately successful Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal, as revealed by Sportsmail.

Guardiola, whose side lost Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal, made a thinly veiled dig before Tuesday's trip to Watford.

Pep Guardiola has hit out at Arsenal's board over actions taken behind the scenes
He is unhappy with their role in the 'Hateful Eight' and prising Mikel Arteta (L) from the club

'The opponents always deserve my respect and credit,' he said.

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