Steven Gerrard clashes with Martin Keown over Mikel Arteta behaviour after Arsenal draw
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Arsenal and Atletico Madrid played out a draw in the Champions League semi-final in a match that was not short of controversy with the behaviour of Mikel Arteta and Diego Simeone under the spotlightSteven Gerrard made sure that former Arsenal defender Martin Keown acknowledged Mikel Arteta's sideline antics, as the ex-Gunner highlighted Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone's attempts to influence the officials during the Champions League semi-final clash.The pair were in punditry action at the Metropolitano as Arsenal and Atleti played out a 1-1 draw in their opening leg. The match was not without its controversy as Arsenal saw a penalty overturned that would have provided them an opportunity to take the lead away from home.Both Gerrard and Keown criticised the behaviour of Simeone and his backroom staff as the official made his way to reassess his original decision at the VAR screen.
"Everyone knows that, there was an impact from the bench, they're brilliant at that - Martin won't like it - but it's gamesmanship."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."READ MORE: Why Atletico Madrid fans are throwing toilet paper during Arsenal Champions League matchREAD MORE: Arsenal fans sprayed with TEAR GAS by baton-wielding police after Atletico violenceKeown clearly agreed. He does that as well, he creates a drama, the way he's running around."But Gerrard did not want to let his colleague off lightly, given his affiliation.
Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"Yeah but Martin we're not talking about their stats, we're talking about Arsenal," Gerrard began before Keown interupted: "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."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.