Kevin De Bruyne has made his thoughts on Mikel Arteta'sArsenal clear after his heated exchange with the Spaniard on Wednesday. The midfield maestro shoved Arteta during Manchester City's 3-1 win at the Emirates Stadium, sending them top of the Premier League on goal difference.
De Bruyne played a starring role in a memorable win in north London, scoring the opener and assisting Erling Haaland's third.
Pep Guardiola triumphed over his apprentice for the second time in as many games this season to regain top spot from the Gunners after a lengthy chase.
Tensions were palpable during the high-stakes encounter, with Arteta no stranger to getting emotional on the touchline.
But De Bruyne let emotions get the better of him early in the second half, pushing his former coach after he kicked the ball away at a throw-in to slow the game down.
The Belgium international has only had good things to say about Arteta's Arsenal since the clash, though, labelling City's title rivals 'exceptional'.
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Kevin De Bruyne helped Man City beat Arsenal 3-1. (Image: Getty)