FURIOUS John Obi Mikel has launched a stunning attack on Arsenal — accusing the leaders of “cheating” their way to the Premier League title.
The ex-Chelsea midfielder claims the Gunners are relying on set-pieces to win games – branding their tactics “illegal” and “ugly”.
John Obi Mikel has claimed Arsenal have ‘cheated’ their way to the titleCredit: talksport
He said Mikel Arteta’s tactics and focus on set pieces should be ‘illegal’Credit: Getty
sit seven points clear at the top and are closing in on ending their 22-year wait for Premier League glory.
But , who won two league titles during his 11-year spell at , blasted: “When I watch Arsenal play they depend solely on corners.
“You have spent almost a billion, , and you’re telling me the only way you can win games is through corner kicks? It’s ridiculous.
“The only reason Arsenal fans are not complaining about the style of football is because they’re top of the league.”
The 38-year-old, who played 372 times for the Blues, scolded Arsenal for not making the most of their attacking talent.
He questioned why the likes of and weren’t showcasing their flair skills.
And he said he “wouldn’t recognise” Arsenal as Premier League title winners if they did pip Man City to the crown.
Mikel added: “The creativity they have, the potential they have — it’s all gone out of the window.
Mikel said he wouldn’t recognise the Gunners as champions if they clinch the titleCredit: Getty
“We don’t see the likes of Bukayo Saka, , Eberechi Eze, anymore because they depend solely on corner kicks.
“If they win playing like this, I wouldn’t recognise them as winners.
“For me it’s a cheat. They’ve cheated their way to winning the Premier League.
“It’s illegal the way they’re winning games — unless the Premier League stamps that out.”
Mikel spent more than a decade with Arsenal’s bitter rivals Chelsea and had plenty of duels with the Gunners.
He won two Premier League titles with Chelsea as well as four FA Cups, two League Cups and a title.
After leaving the Blues, he spent two years in the with Tianjin before spells with Middlesborough, Trabzonspor, Stock City and Kuwait SC.
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