Premiership: Pires refutes diving claim

Winger Robert Pires has become the latest Arsenal player to defend his reputation against diving allegations by insisting he is not a cheat.

Premiership: Pires refutes diving claim
Mon, 31 Dec, 2001 - 14:18

Winger Robert Pires has become the latest Arsenal player to defend his reputation against diving allegations by insisting he is not a cheat.

Pires was booked for diving by referee Andy D’Urso during the Gunners’ 2-1 win over Middlesbrough last Saturday, the second time he has been cautioned for that offence this season.

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