Arsenal vs Aston Villa | Jamie Carragher praises Mikel Arteta after Unai Emery snub after 4-1 defeat

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Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher praises Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for the way he handled being snubbed by Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery at full-time following Arsenal's 4-1 win at the Emirates.

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