Soccer-Conte has no sympathy for Arteta over fixture congestion


Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - March 16, 2022 Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte offered an abrupt response to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta's gripes about the fixtures scheduling on Friday, with sympathy in short supply.

Arteta, whose side are battling Tottenham for fourth spot in the Premier League, has complained about his side being forced to play Aston Villa on Saturday, three days after an intense 2-0 defeat at home by Liverpool.

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