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Mikel Arteta covers his face on way to training after being hurt in Manchester derby tunnel bust-up

City coach arrives at Etihad complex day after being 'left with blood pouring down his face' after Citizens' 2-1 derby win

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Published: 16:15, 11 Dec 2017
Updated: 15:47, 20 May 2018

MIKEL ARTETA arrived for training with Manchester City today covering his injured face.

The City coach allegedly had a bottle thrown at him in the tunnel after yesterday's Manchester derby.

Mikel Arteta covers his face as he arrives at the Etihad campus — Mikel Arteta covers his face as he arrives at the Etihad campusCredit: Cavendish Press

Arteta was 'left with blood pouring down his face' after City's 2-1 win.

The Spaniard was hit after Romelu Lukaku allegedly threw the bottle as things got out of hand.

The incident occurred as Jose Mourinho took issue with the way City celebrated their victory at Old Trafford.

The United boss allegedly had water and milk thrown at him after objecting to the behaviour in the visitor's dressing room.

A case of the morning after the night before... — A case of the morning after the night before...Credit: Cavendish Press

Arteta won't forget City's 2-1 win at Old Trafford in a hurry — Arteta won't forget City's 2-1 win at Old Trafford in a hurryCredit: Cavendish Press

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Arteta was keen to shield himself from waiting cameramen when he turned up for training this morning.

His drove a Chevrolet as City began the build-up to their next Premier League game at Swansea on Wednesday.

Romelu Lukaku is believed to have been at the centre of the scuffle involving Man City and Man United — Romelu Lukaku is believed to have been at the centre of the scuffle involving Man City and Man UnitedCredit: PA:Press Association

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