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Arsenal and England disagreement reached as Mikel Arteta sweats on international stars

Our Seeing Red podcast hosts Tom Canton and John Cross discuss the impending international break and the argument that they will never see eye to eye on.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:00 AM
Arsenal and England disagreement reached as Mikel Arteta sweats on international stars
Key Things to Know
  • Tom Canton and John Cross clashed over prioritizing Arsenal's club success versus England's international ambitions.
  • Canton stated he would rather see Arsenal win the League Cup than England win the World Cup.
  • Concerns were raised about travel demands on players like Gabriel, who is traveling to Singapore and Japan with Brazil.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Journalists Tom Canton and John Cross debated the club versus country dilemma on the Seeing Red podcast as Mikel Arteta faces international break concerns. Canton argued that he prioritizes Arsenal over the national team, even preferring a League Cup victory for his club over England winning the World Cup.

The discussion highlighted player travel fatigue, noting Arsenal defender Gabriel's extensive trips with Brazil to destinations including Singapore and Japan. Cross defended international duty, citing comments from England manager Thomas Tuchel regarding match congestion and urging support for national teams.

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