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3 things Mikel Arteta got wrong as Arsenal knocked off top spot by ruthless Man City
Mikel Arteta lost the tactical battle with Pep Guardiola as Manchester City ended Arsenal's unbeaten home league record on Wednesday night.Despite a determined showing from the Gunners, goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland secured a 3-1 victory for the visitors. The result also sees Pep Guardiola's side leapfrog their opponents at the top of the Premier League table, although Arsenal do still have a game in hand on the reigning champions.With that in mind, here are the key things Arteta got wrong as his side were knocked off top spot by his former club.READ MORE: VAR blunders again as even Piers Morgan admits soft Arsenal penalty was bafflingArteta surprised fans by naming Ben White on the bench for the visit of City, the first time he has not started a league match this season.In his place, Takehiro Tomiyasu started at right-back, making just his fifth league start this term and his first since October.