Arsenal categorically deny any claims that Mikel Arteta made derogatory remarks concerning the family of Porto manager Sergio Conceicao following the highly-charged Champions League encounter. Arsenal representatives have rebuffed suggestions that Mikel Arteta disparaged the family of Porto manager Sergio Conceicao in the aftermath of the Gunners’ thrilling penalty shootout victory in the round of 16 of the Champions League. Conceicao was involved in a confrontation on the field with Arteta at the conclusion of the match, and provided a brief explanation of the exchange. Arsenal representatives vehemently reject any insinuation of offensive or disrespectful language directed towards the Porto manager, with Arteta himself refuting such allegations.