Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Emery Jokes About Missed Handshake with Arteta
After a soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa, the manager of Aston Villa, Unai Emery, didn't shake hands with Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta.
Emery later joked that it was because it was cold outside and he didn't want to wait.
He said he usually shakes hands quickly and leaves, but this time he decided to go inside without doing so.
Arteta's reaction wasn't mentioned, but Emery said it wasn't a big deal to him.
Unai Emery skipped the post-match handshake with Mikel Arteta after Arsenal vs Aston Villa.
Emery joked that it was cold outside and he didn't want to wait.
He mentioned his usual routine is to shake hands quickly and leave.
Arteta's reaction to the incident was not explicitly stated.
Emery downplayed the issue, saying it's not a problem for him.
- Who
- Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta
- What
- Missed post-match handshake
- When
- After the Arsenal vs Aston Villa match on Tuesday
- Where
- At the stadium
- Why
- Emery said it was cold and he didn't want to wait
- Teams Involved
- Arsenal and Aston Villa
- Match Outcome
- Controversial post-match incident
- Unai Emery's Reason
- It was cold outside
- Mikel Arteta's Reaction
- Not explicitly stated
- Emery's Routine
- Quick handshake and leave