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BUZZING fans reckon Mikel Arteta’s touchline tantrum has become even more animated – after a CARTOON FLY was added.Viewers hailed the “pure brilliance” of a social media clip showing the Arsenal manager getting into a flap over a penalty shout in Tuesday’s 0-0 home draw with Newcastle.

Mikel Arteta looked even angrier than if he had got a fly in his soupCredit: Alamy
Arteta claimed it was “scandalous” his Premier League leaders were twice denied spot-kicks.
And he made a pest of himself with his histrionics after the second penalty refusal in stoppage time.
Now those antics have been turned into animated Art by comedian Olaf Falafel – to the delight of supporters.
Twenty-four hours after the Spaniard charged down the touchline ranting and swatting his arms around, it’s a cartoon fly, not officials, who bears the brunt of his frustration.
Luckily, Arteta never quite lands a blow on his winged tormentor.
But one fan said of his behaviour: “I remember this episode from Breaking Bad.”
And the addition of a fly as co-star was praised as “12 carat gold”.
One viewer said: “You gotta find this funny.”
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Another posted: “THAT, Sir, is a moment of pure brilliance. Well done.”
Some felt the fly emphasised how extreme Arteta’s reaction looked.
One said: “Oh my God …… who does he think he is !!!!! Embarrassing.”
On a similar note: “Why do managers act like this? Not just Arteta. Makes zero difference to anything. Where’s the composure??” 
Arteta was annoyed referee Andy Madley didn’t penalise Newcastle defender Dan Burn for tugging Gabriel’s shirt at a free-kick on the hour.
And he was even angrier in the dying seconds.
Granit Xhaka’s cross hit the arm of Jacob Murphy at point-blank range, with ref Madley deciding the winger could do nothing about it.
Arteta couldn’t restrain himself any longer – and now his decision to fly into a rage has been given a new meaning.
Arteta believes the Gunners should have had two second-half penaltiesCredit: Reuters
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ARSENAL are confident of beating Chelsea to Mykhailo Mudryk – amid claims he watches their games and team-mates joke he’s already joined.The Ukraine winger, 21, has reportedly held talks with the Gunners after admitting he’s keen to make the move.
Arsenal remain favourites to sign Shakhtar’s Ukraine wideman MudrykCredit: Getty
But it’s thought Chelsea are lining up a huge offer as Shakhtar hold out for their £85million asking price.
Sky Sports claim the Blues plan to meet the Ukrainian giants this week.
And Shakhtar officials are already thought to be in London.  
The Mail suggest Arsenal will be unsuccessful with a £62m bid – after having an opening offer of around £52m rejected.
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But the Gunners still have “growing optimism” they’ll clinch a deal for a player Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi rates a potential Ballon d’Or winner.
CBS’ Ben Jacobs revealed Mudryk’s Shakhtar pals have joked since the summer he has already switched to the Emirates.
Jacobs also says the wideman is in “regular contact” with the Gunners’ Ukraine wing-back Oleksandr Zinchenko and watches “almost every Arsenal game”.
The Gunners expect to soon agree personal terms with Mudryk, who has previously stated he “can’t say no” to the Premier League leaders.
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But Arsenal are tipped to eventually need to bid far closer to £85m.
Wen asked about his ambitions by Jacobs early in the season, Mudryk said: “I think every guy dreams about the Premier League.”
And questioned about which club, he added: “It’s hard to say but Arsenal is a very good team, very good coach. I like the way they play.
 “I’m at Shakhtar and I want to play in this team. I love this team. But in the winter we will see.” More

LEICESTER manager Brendan Rodgers is still optimistic that Youri Tielemans will sign a new contract before the end of the season.Tielemans, 25, has less than six months remaining on his current deal.
Tielemans has been linked with a move to ArsenalCredit: Getty
Rodgers is optimistic that the midfielder will sign a new contractCredit: Reuters
This means that he is now able to negotiate a pre-contract with overseas clubs.
However, Rodgers is confident that he will remain at the King Power Stadium.
During his press conference ahead of Leicester’s 1-0 defeat to Fulham on Tuesday, he said: “It has gone on for a while, but it’s all based around the player, ultimately.
“His commitment is no less now to what it was when I first came in – if not even more. He’s loved his time here and is still loving his time here.
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“I respect that he’s in his last year, of course I want to tie him down. He’s been a brilliant player for this club and is still at a great age. It’s something that has to be right for all parties.
“Until I’m told he’s not here, we work very well together. He’s a coach’s dream, with his professionalism and view of the game.
“Nothing changes for me in that aspect, we just continue to hopefully find a resolution to it and have him sign here. I think it’s one where we want to do everything we can to convince him to stay.”
If Tielemans decides against signing a new deal with the Foxes, he will be free to negotiate a move elsewhere after the final day of the Premier League season.
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Arsenal have already expressed an interest in signing the midfielder, but Mikel Arteta is holding out for a free transfer.
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GARY NEVILLE has declared talk of Arsenal winning the title as premature.Arsenal have the chance to move 10 points clear of Manchester City if they beat Newcastle on Tuesday night.
Gary Neville has rubbished early talk of Arsenal winning the titleCredit: EPA
Neville insisted a top three finish would be “sensational” for the GunnersCredit: Getty
However, ex-Manchester United defender Neville has instead insisted that a top three finish for them would be “sensational.”
Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “To say we’re even talking about the title now – we’re nowhere near title talk.
“[Mikel Arteta] will try to relax them, he’s been there before with Manchester City.
“That will help them. I think they’ll be OK.
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“A good season for Arsenal would be to finish in the top three. That would be a sensational season.”
The Gunners narrowly missed out on Champions League football last season.
And after recruiting title winners Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from City, as well as seeing William Saliba come into the team, they have surpassed pre-season expectations.
But following an injury to Jesus, Arsenal look set to step up their efforts to recruit a new attacker.
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The North London side have made a bid to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk.
And despite the winger openly hinting he wants the move, SunSport exclusively revealed that Chelsea have submitted a bid of their own to try and hijack the deal.
Should Arsenal go on to win the title – and history is currently on their side to do so – it will end a drought of almost two decades. More