Clever or dirty, we know what to expect from Arsenal, says City's Stones

The Gunners tried to hang on for a famous win with 10 men. 
Clever or dirty, we know what to expect from Arsenal, says City's Stones

Manchester City's Erling Haaland is greeted by former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel after the game. Pic: AP Photo/Dave Thompson

Manchester City's saviour John Stones said Arsenal have become one of the hardest teams to face because Mikel Arteta's side are so adept at using the darker arts of the game.

Arsenal used every trick in the book as they hung on to a 2-1 lead for virtually the entire second half with 10 men after Leandro Trossard was sent off for kicking the ball away.

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