Mikel Arteta said there was a reason why he did not select David Luiz from the start against Manchester City, after the Brazil defender’s disastrous appearance from the bench
The centre-back gifted a goal to Raheem Sterling, then was sent off for the foul on Riyah Mahrez which was also punished with a penalty, scored by Kevin De Bruyne. It was an awful first return to the Etihad Stadium for Arteta, who left his role as Guardiola’s assistant in December to take the Arsenal manager’s job, and David Luiz’s rustiness was key.
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