Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes Myles Lewis-Skelly showcased on his debut how he is a “competitor” after he was involved in a heated exchange with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. Lewis-Skelly and Haaland became embroiled in an altercation towards the end of Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Etihad Stadium as tempers threatened to boil over.

Erling Haaland provoked Mikel Arteta with a two-word message during a fiery full-time interaction following Manchester City ’s draw with Arsenal. The Gunners thought they were heading top of the Premier League table but were denied when John Stones prodded home a 97th-minute equaliser to rescue a point.