Video: Mikel Arteta Kicks Chair in Rage After Eberechi Eze Mistake vs Hull

Footage has emerged of Mikel Arteta furiously berating Eberechi Eze during Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Hull City, before kicking his seat in the dugout in frustration.

The incident came after Arsenal lost the ball in an attack. As the Hull goalkeeper gathered possession and looked to build from the back, Eze was walking back towards his own half, while Mikel Merino was running to recover his position. The goalkeeper then played the ball between the pair, allowing Hull to progress up the pitch.

Arteta was clearly unimpressed. The Arsenal boss was seen animatedly yelling at Eze from the touchline, gesturing with his arms as the forward made his way back into position.

His frustration only grew moments later. From a Hull throw-in, Oli McBurnie turned past Eze just inside the opposition half, and the Arsenal man conceded a cheap free-kick. Arteta then turned and walked back to the bench, before kicking his seat in the dugout.

Arsenal’s pressing and willingness to recover the ball quickly have been central to their success under the Spaniard, and Eze’s lack of urgency in that moment clearly did not sit well.

It was also a frustrating afternoon overall for Arsenal in attack. Martin Ødegaard’s second-half strike proved enough to secure the win, but Hull defended deep and made it difficult for the Premier League leaders. Arteta admitted afterwards that his side need to be ‘much more chaotic’ against low blocks, and ‘more efficient and pragmatic’ in front of goal.

Eze has been one of Arsenal’s key wide options this season, with Bukayo Saka sidelined and Max Dowman serving a suspended. He has shown flashes of quality, including a superb  finish in the draw at Bayern Munich in the Champions League last month, but his performances have been inconsistent.

Arteta is currently one yellow card away from a touchline ban, after being booked in the win over Everton last month. Whilst a manager can be cautioned for irresponsible behaviour, including kicking a chair, the Spaniard escaped unpunished by the referee.

It comes after Arteta received criticism for his response to Dowman's dismissal in the Gunners' shock exit from the Carabao Cup last month. The Spaniard appeared furious with the youngster, though he later explained, 'You need to understand the context, the relationship that I have with him and what we discussed just before we went out.'

Arsenal now head into the international break top of the Premier League, after Manchester City lost their third consecutive league game later on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners return from the break with a trip to Newcastle United.