Mikel Arteta was seemingly aiming to sidestep another Football Association charge as the Arsenal boss refused to be drawn on two contentious calls in their Premier League defeat at Aston Villa.
Aston Villa's charge towards the Premier League summit continued on Saturday as they beat Arsenal 1-0 at Villa Park.
Mikel Arteta insists he will continue to show emotion on the touchline despite landing himself with a ban for Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa.
Aston Villa secured a record 14th consecutive home victory thanks to a winner from Leon Bailey leading them to a 1-0 win over Manchester City.
Ollie Watkins fired Aston Villa into the Premier League's top four with the winner at Tottenham to inflict a third consecutive defeat on the hosts.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has been impressed by club captain John McGinn's influence on the rest of the team.