Arteta embraces perfect storm to play the victim of game of his own making | Barney Ronay

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has faced criticism from media analysis regarding his approach to refereeing and match controversies. Commentators argue that the Arsenal manager has actively contributed to a prevailing culture of micro-analysis within football.

According to the coverage, this cultural shift has ultimately rendered the job of match officials increasingly impossible. Critics suggest that Arteta has subsequently embraced the resulting contentious environment, effectively positioning himself as a victim of a dynamic he helped to establish.