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Arsenal flop David Luiz takes blame for Man City horror show – and reveals he ‘wants to stay’ as contract runs down


DAVID LUIZ has revealed he wants to stay at Arsenal as the Brazilian took the blame for a horror show at Man City.

The centre-back was at fault for two goals and left Mikel Arteta’s side with ten men after seeing red.

 David Luiz endured a horror performance as Man City cruised past Arsenal

David Luiz endured a horror performance as Man City cruised past Arsenal

On as a sub, Luiz first misjudged a Kevin De Bruyne pass to allow Raheem Sterling to open the scoring, before bringing down Riyad Mahrez and conceding a penalty.

He was sent off for the foul.

Speaking after the game Luiz, who is locked in a contract dispute, took the blame for undoing what had been an impressive showing until his errors.

He told Sky Sports: “It was not the team’s fault it was my fault. The coach is amazing, all the players did amazing, it was just my fault.

“I should have taken a different decision in the last two months. I didn’t – it was all about my contract.”

 The defender was at fault for two goals and was also sent off

The defender was at fault for two goals and was also sent off

Speaking about the “different decisions”, he added: “Different decision to try and decide my future as early as possible but I didn’t.

“I don’t want to use that as an excuse, it was my fault and that is it.

“I love to be here that is why I continue to train hard and that is why I came today.

“Nobody asked me to speak, it is up to me to show my face. I want to stay.

“The coach knows and wants me to stay, we are waiting for the decisions.”

Arteta added: “[Luiz] is someone that is very honest and straight forward.

“My opinion on David Luiz hasn’t changed.

“It won’t change because he had a difficult performance tonight.”


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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