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Burnley boss Dyche fumes with Arsenal diving: Would Adams accept it?!

Burnley boss Sean Dyche refuses to back down over his criticism of Arsenal and their diving.

After Saturday's defeat, Dyche spent much of his post-match interview discussing the topic of diving in football, hitting out at what he sees as an epidemic in the modern game.

"It's not about Arsenal . It's about the greater good of the game," he said. "The game is in a really poor state, with players literally falling on the floor.

"I'm the only one who ever talks about it. I find that really weird.

"Tony Adams, when he was captain here. Can you imagine? Do you think he would have accepted it? Do you think he would have accepted it if it was his own players, let alone the opposition? I doubt it. I doubt it.

"No one else seems that bothered about it. If they're not, that's fine. I get asked a question about it, and I answer honestly. If my answer does not resonate then that's fine."

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