Arteta acknowledged that Kimmich's comments were understandable, given the way both teams play.

“I think the way both teams play, I think the game they played against PSG was very similar when everything becomes man-to-man and the way they are with the full-backs,” Arteta said.

“The way we do what we did in terms of rotation, they create a game that are very low sequences of passes, so I know what he's saying, so that's fine. It's part of the game. I think the game is provoked in the manner that both player's games, so it's very understandable.”

Arsenal's focus now turns to their upcoming match against Chelsea, who are six points behind in the league.