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David Raya, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Martinelli all went down with cramp during the second half at the Etihad, leading to accusations of time-wasting. <\/p>\n
But Arteta says the Gunners will be without injured players for Wednesday’s EFL Cup tie against Bolton. <\/p>\n
“I always prefer the facts to words, or supposing things,” said Arteta.<\/p>\n
“Let’s see who’s available tomorrow and then we can talk about dark arts or these things.<\/p>\n
“Unfortunately, yes, there will be a few players not available.”<\/p>\n
Asked if any of the injuries sustained against City were serious, Arteta said: “We have to wait. One of them.”<\/p>\n
Trossard’s second booking at the Etihad came after he kicked the ball away following a foul on Bernardo Silva. <\/p>\n
It was the second time this season that an Arsenal player has been sent off for such an offence, following Declan Rice’s dismissal against Brighton in August.<\/p>\n
Asked if he needs to warn his players about the rule, Arteta said: “For passing the ball [away] you mean? I think so… just leave the ball, don’t touch the ball. We play without the ball.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n