Mikel Arteta Sparks Reactions After Being Spotted With Torn Trousers During FA Cup Clash

• Mikel Arteta appeared to be wearing torn pants during Arsenal vs Liverpool
• BBC cameras showed the coach's trousers seemingly split between his legs
• The Gunners recorded a 2-0 loss during the match to bow out of the FA Cup

Mikel Arteta has sparked reactions from fans after being spotted with seemingly torn trousers during Arsenal's FA Cup clash against Liverpool.

The Gunners welcomed the Reds to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday for the third round of the tournament. The hosts created plenty of goal-scoring chances but were unable to convert any of them.

Arteta's charges eventually paid the ultimate price as they went on to record a 2-0 defeat to bow out of the competition, with Liverpool progressing at their expense.

Sky Sports reports that a Jakub Kiwior own goal and Luis Diaz's sublime finish at stoppage time secured the win for the Merseysiders.

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However, Arteta's seemingly torn trousers became a big talking point among fans after the Sunday cracker.

The Mirror reports that the BBC cameras cut to a grimacing Gunners coach in the dugout shortly after the hour mark, with fans noticing an apparent split in his trousers.

Fans react to Arteta's torn pants

A section of fans were quick to come up with their own theories on what may have occassioned the Spaniard's wardrobe malfunction.

Some went on to suggest that the hole may have been a result of Arteta's touchline antics, with one posting:

"Arteta so frustrated with them he split his trousers."

@vicentshawn1 wondered:

"What happened to Arteta trouser?"

@don_pet observed:

"Even Arteta trouser don tear!! These players need deliverance!! All of them!"

@InfluencerRoyUg added:

"Arteta’s trouser is torn 😄😄😂."

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The Gunners are in dire need of a prolific goal-scorer following their current struggles in front of the goal.

The North Londoners' need for a new striker again came to the fore on Sunday with their FA Cup stumble.