Yes, people do lie about these things, and yes we should always err on the side of caution, but caution goes both ways and ought to apply just as much to alleged victims.
Greater challenges will lie ahead for Arsene Wenger's side - but the victory margin was a fair reflection on their superiority in front of an elated Emirates gallery.
Spurs have fared better in his absence and currently lie fourth in the Premier League, and Modric is extremely positive about rejoining a side he feels are on the up.
Then the Frenchman decided to lie down on the couch and rest, but before he made it to the couch he veered off to the side and sat down in the armchair.