Arsenal‘s Premier League has suffered a setback. Manager Mikel Arteta shares his frustration post-match.
WHAT MIKEL ARTETA SAID?
Arsenal’s manager is furious with his team’s recent drawback. He stated that he was disappointed and very angry as well.
He agreed that his team’s performance was not enough to win a title. The match turned pivotal in the 44th minute when West Ham‘s Jarrod Bowen scored the decisive goal to seal the victory.
In the 73rd minute, Myles Lewis-Skelly got a red card which worsened Arsenal’s condition. Despite having 70% possession and registering 20 shots, the Gunners managed only two on target. This only highlights how much bad this team has become.
This defeat ended Arsenal’s 15-match unbeaten run in the league. Thus, this leaves them eight points behind Liverpool. Arteta acknowledged the uphill battle his team now faces.
This defeat not only ended the Gunners’ 15-match winning streak, they are now eight points adrift of leaders Liverpool. Arteta has accepted the fault in his system and finally came to his senses. Thus, this has been a disaster week for the manager.
Injuries seem to be the main plague of the team. With Jesus, Martinelli, Saka and Havertz sidelined. However, yet again Arteta refused to use this as an excuse and said that he is talking about the standards.
He has also said that they will have 48 hours. First, 24 hours to suffer and feel the pain. The next 24 hours will be their comeback on Monday with that bite and anger for Wednesday.
AUTHOR’S OPINION
In summary, Arsenal is in shambles after this shocking loss. Arteta has taken full responsibility to take care of the team’s loss.
So, the Gunner fans are depressed for the weekend. They might have to come back stronger than usual.
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