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Jamie Redknapp sends warning to Mikel Arteta over bizarre ball criticism - as the Arsenal boss is accused of 'making excuses' for his side's defeat

Jamie Redknapp has fired a warning to Mikel Arteta over his bizarre criticism of the ball used in his side's Carabao Cup semi-final defeat by Newcastle.

Arteta's side are up against it in their bid to reach the final of the competition, having lost 2-0 at home on Tuesday night, meaning they must soon go to one of the form teams in the country and win by two goals.

After the game, the Gunners boss questioned the ball used in the game, saying: 'We also kicked a lot of balls over the bar, and it's tricky that these balls fly a lot so there's details that we can do better.