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TROY DEENEY had a hilarious barney with his wife live on talkSPORT radio – before telling her to “get off the phone”.Wife Alisha called into the show to question her husband’s newfound love for the Gunners- after Deeney refuted claims Arsenal were using the “dark arts” in their epic 2-2 draw with Manchester City.Troy Deeney hilariously told his wife to get off the air on talkSPORTCredit: TalksportDeeney’s wife Alisha Hosannah is a life-long Arsenal fanFormer Watford striker Deeney has been locked in a row with Arsenal fans since he famously said their side lacked “cojones” in 2017.The comment came after Deeney inspired Watford to a 2-1 win over Arsene Wenger’s side at Vicarage Road, leaving supporters rattled.Fans have since got revenge by challenging Watford’s “cojones” after inflicting some heavy defeats on the Hornets since.But Deeney backed Arsenal for SunSport this week by rejecting their alleged use of the “dark arts” in the second half against City on Sunday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis Arsenal-supporting wife Alisha seemed shocked to hear his praise and called into the show to question him.She said: “There was no way you were going to give Arsenal props after all these years and not get stick from me live on radio, babe.”What are you playing at? Diehard Gooners in our house, but honestly babe, where has this come from? This is what I want to know.Troy then jokingly quizzed: “Am I actually answering?”, before replying: “So in my house, I like to have a level of discipline.Most read in FootballDeeney left Arsenal fans rattled after his ‘cojones’ comments in 2017Credit: ReutersIt came after Deeney helped Watford to 2-1 win over ArsenalCredit: REUTERS/Eddie KeoghFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”That’s clearly gone out of the window based on this. No, I like to wind people up in the house, obviously Arsenal fans.”And yeah, I like to just highlight certain things that Arsenal players do that annoy me. Former Arsenal star Fabian Caballero passes away aged 46″For example, when defenders defend, and they laugh and giggle and it’s like, ‘Yes, we did our job!’ But it’s like, ‘You didn’t do your job because you ended up drawing the game.'”Alisha was then asked if Troy has softened his position on Arsenal.She said: “At times. I feel like every now and again you’ll let out a little comment and I’ll go, ‘OK, maybe the ‘cojones’ thing. We’re out of the woods with that.’ “But I think he’s always been a secret Arsenal fan.”I feel like when you’re married to someone like Troy, you kind of give or take whatever comes out of his mouth.”Deeney then quickly snapped: “Babe, honestly, get off the phone now.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBefore turning to co-hosts Sam Matterface and Alex Crook – who were loving the interaction – and said: “What you don’t understand is, this is going to be a long discussion.”I have a two-and-a-half hour drive home, I promise you we’ll be speaking for at least three.”Arsenal ratings vs Man CityTEN-MAN Arsenal came desperately close to beating Man City.Unfortunately for Mikel Arteta’s men, John Stones popped up in the 98th minute to score an equaliser with the match ending 2-2.Here’s how the players rated…DAVID RAYA – 9Well beaten for Haaland’s opener but continued his impressive start to the season with some super second half stops – notably from Haaland and Gvardiol. RICARDO CALAFIORI – 8A full debut the Italian won’t forget. Didn’t get close enough to Savinho for the opening goal but made amends with his stunning long range curler to level it.GABRIEL – 9Planted one header over but made no mistake with his second one just before the break to score for the second straight weekend.WILLIAM SALIBA – 8Clattered by Haaland early on and lost the Norwegian for City’s goal – but dusted himself down and led the rearguard action for the visitors superbly.JURRIEN TIMBER – 8Asked to play an unfamiliar role on the right but did a great job for his boss keeping the livewire Doku quiet – and did fine when Pep changed it around too.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Caused Walker plenty of problems in the first half. Played the ball back for Calafiori to score and teed up another great chance for Trossard.DECLAN RICE – 7Helped Arsenal work their way back into the game after early onslaught – and protected the back four so well when City were camped on the edge of the box.THOMAS PARTEY – 7Quick thinking from free-kick led to equaliser – also involved in the collision with Rodri that changed the course of the game.BUKAYO SAKA – 6Always a threat with his corners – not least when Arsenal got their second. Subbed at the break to make way for an extra defender.LEANDRO TROSSARD – 4Steered good chance over. Booked for pulling back Savinho then a second yellow for barge on Silva and then delaying the restart. Stupid from the Belgian.  KAI HAVERTZ – 7Early collision with Rodri and caused a few problems in the first half but then had to focus on helping his 10 man team out defensively.SUBSWHITE – 7(For Saka 46) – Thrown on to shore up the defence at the break – and did exactly that.KIWIOR – 6(For Calafiori 74 )– Gave the Italian a rest for the final few minutes and kept it tight.JESUS – 6(For Martinelli 87) – Some good pressing against his old team in the closing minutesLEWIS SKELLY – 6(For Timber 90) – Good experience for the youngster but was bizarrely booked before even coming on for his debut.Click here to read more on Arsenal. More