'He's a competitive animal!' – Xabi Alonso lauds Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after Arsenal thrash his Bayer Leverkusen side in pre-season friendly

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Xabi Alonso has labelled Mikel Arteta a "competitive animal" after Bayer Leverkusen lost 4-1 to the Gunners in pre-season.

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