Steven Gerrard and Martin Keown in heated clash over Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta's behaviour

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Steven Gerrard made sure Martin Keown acknowledged Mikel Arteta's touchline antics after Arsenal drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid. 08:06, Thu, Apr 30, 2026 Updated: 08:14, Thu, Apr 30, 2026 Steven Gerrard and Martin Keown discussed Mikel Arteta and Diego Simeone's antics (Image: TNT)Steven Gerrard ensured that former Arsenal defender Martin Keown acknowledged Mikel Arteta's touchline behaviour, as the former Gunners defender pointed out Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone's efforts to influence the match officials during the Champions League semi-final encounter.

Before the referees looked at the screen, Simeone is in his face, waving his arms then he's in his ear, it's a performance, he's the best at doing it."Keown clearly agreed. He does that as well, he creates a drama, the way he's running around."Yet Gerrard was unwilling to let his fellow pundit off the hook, given his well-known allegiances.

This guy (Simeone) is the master," came the reply from Keown.Diego Simeone has been accused of employing dark arts (Image: Getty Images)"Yeah but Martin we're not talking about their stats, we're talking about Arsenal," Gerrard began before Keown interrupted: "But Simeone is ahead of everybody."Both their managers will need a lie down they never stopped," quipped Gerrard. He'd change his mind, his performance was terrible that's why people don't like the dark arts (or) Atletico Madrid."