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🚨 Sergej Jakirović on his altercation with the referee at full-time after Hull City’s 1–0 defeat to Arsenal: 🎙️ Interviewer: “Sergej, we saw you confronting the referee after the final whistle. What made you so angry? Sergej Jakirović: “Because some decisions today were simply difficult to understand. I’m not asking anyone to give Hull City special treatment, but I’m asking for fairness. We deserve the same respect as every other club in this league. Just because we’re newly promoted doesn’t mean we should keep our mouths shut when decisions go against us. Interviewer: “Do you feel your team was treated differently today? Sergej Jakirović: “I don’t want to make accusations, but people need to look at those decisions again. Imagine if those same incidents happened at the other end. Would the reaction have been the same? That’s the question people should be asking. Interviewer: “Despite the defeat, your team restricted Arsenal to just one goal at the Emirates. Are you proud of that performance? Sergej Jakirović: “Absolutely. Look at the difference in resources, experience and expectations between these clubs. We’re newly promoted, we’re still building, but my players went out there and fought for every ball. Arsenal couldn’t simply walk over us. We conceded once, not five times. My players deserve credit for that. Interviewer: “What did you tell your players after the match? Sergej Jakirović: “I told them to keep their heads up. We didn’t come here to admire Arsenal or collect their shirts. We came here to compete. We may not have their budget or their squad, but we have pride. And nobody is taking that away from us. Interviewer: “Do you have a final message for the officials? Sergej Jakirović: “Apply the rules equally. Don’t judge a newly promoted club differently from a title contender. We can accept defeat, but we will never accept being treated as though our voices don’t matter.

🚨 Mikel Arteta reveals what he told Gabriel Magalhães at full-time after Arsenal’s 1:0 victory over Hull City: 🎙️ Interviewer: “Mikel, we saw you having a conversation with Gabriel after the final whistle. What did you tell him? Mikel Arteta: I told him, “Keep doing what we’re doing. Let them talk. Let them complain. At the end of the season, nobody gives you extra points for being beautiful. They give you points for winning.” Interviewer: “Some supporters say Arsenal aren’t playing attractive football. Others accuse your team of being difficult to watch. Does that bother you? Mikel Arteta: Not at all. They say we cheat, they say we don’t play beautiful football, they say they despise our style. But we’re winning week in, week out. We’re keeping clean sheets, we’re collecting points and we’re six points clear. So what exactly are we supposed to apologise for? Interviewer: “Is this defensive approach becoming Arsenal’s biggest strength? Mikel Arteta: It’s not just defending. It’s a team effort. Eleven players working for each other, substitutes contributing, everyone making sacrifices. People celebrate individual goals, but clean sheets are built by the entire team. That’s what some people don’t understand. Interviewer: “Do you think rival supporters would rather see Arsenal play beautiful football than win the league? Mikel Arteta: “Of course! Some people would rather watch us lose beautifully than win ugly. That’s their problem, not ours. We’re not here to entertain rival fans or make everybody comfortable. We’re here to compete, win trophies and make Arsenal supporters proud. Interviewer: “Six points clear at the top. Is the message to your rivals simple? Mikel Arteta: “Keep talking. Keep watching. Keep finding reasons to dislike us. We’ll keep winning.