A disappointing day for the Gunners was capped off when the former Real Madrid player was told off by his team-mate for not showing his appreciation to the supporters
Per Mertesacker was involved in a bust-up with Mesut Ozil after the midfielder failed to applaud Arsenal's away fans following the club's 6-3 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday.
Instead of acknowledging his side's travelling support, Ozil headed straight for the tunnel but Mertesacker, who had gone over to the away section, argued with his countryman.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger played down the incident between the pair after the match: "That is the Germans, they will sort that out between themselves. Don't worry."
Instead of acknowledging his side's travelling support, Ozil headed straight for the tunnel but Mertesacker, who had gone over to the away section, argued with his countryman.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger played down the incident between the pair after the match: "That is the Germans, they will sort that out between themselves. Don't worry."
Mesut Ozil as since apologised for his action via his official Facebook account later in the day that he regretted his actions and only behaved in the manner that he did as he was disappointed with the loss.
"Sorry I didn't thank the fans at the end of the game," he wrote.
"You have been brilliant to me and I know you had travelled a long way and spent your money to support us.
"I was upset with the result and know I should have come to you to say 'thank you' and I know it is a big Arsenal tradition win, lose or draw."
Sergio Aguero opened the scoring before Theo Walcott pulled the Gunners level. Alvaro Negredo's goal ensured City went into the break with a lead, while a double from Fernandinho, along with a goal from David Silva and a Yaya Toure penalty secured the win for Manuel Pellegrini's side.
City are now three points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after 16 games played.
Arsenal's day was made even worse after defender Laurent Koscielny suffered a deep cut to his knee in the first half and needed to be stretchered off.
"Sorry I didn't thank the fans at the end of the game," he wrote.
"You have been brilliant to me and I know you had travelled a long way and spent your money to support us.
"I was upset with the result and know I should have come to you to say 'thank you' and I know it is a big Arsenal tradition win, lose or draw."
Sergio Aguero opened the scoring before Theo Walcott pulled the Gunners level. Alvaro Negredo's goal ensured City went into the break with a lead, while a double from Fernandinho, along with a goal from David Silva and a Yaya Toure penalty secured the win for Manuel Pellegrini's side.
City are now three points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after 16 games played.
Arsenal's day was made even worse after defender Laurent Koscielny suffered a deep cut to his knee in the first half and needed to be stretchered off.
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