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Dec 31 (Reuters) - Aston Villa manager ‌Unai Emery played down the absence of ‌the traditional post-match handshake with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Tuesday after his side’s 4-1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium ‍snapped their 11-game winning run.

Emery ‍was seen rushing ‌back to the dressing room after the final whistle, ‍while ​Arteta appeared to be waiting at the touchline.