Gary Neville believes Arsenal and Mikel Arteta are inflaming fans’ claims on social media that referees are "corrupt" against the club. The latest controversy suffered by the Gunners saw Myles Lewis-Skelly sent off for a foul on Wolves' Matt Doherty, a decision which left Arteta "absolutely fuming " after the game, which Arsenal won.

Gary Neville has accused Mikel Arteta of fuelling Arsenal fans' views that Premier League referees are "corrupt" against the club.

Gary Neville has argued that Mikel Arteta and Arsenal choose to "inflame the situation, rather than calm it down" with this influencing the behaviour of their fans

Arsenal have turned their attention to Ollie Watkins as they try and secure January reinforcements for Mikel Arteta's attack. Villa have rejected a bid from the Gunners for their striker with the end of the winter transfer window looming less than a week away.

Mikel Arteta is eager for Arsenal to strengthen their squad before the January transfer window closes - even if they cannot sign a new striker. Arteta has stressed the need for the Gunners to add an attacker after Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus suffered injuries.

Arsenal saw a £60million bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by Aston Villa on Thursday, with Mikel Arteta refusing to rule out a move for the striker before the end of the January window