Arteta Expresses Frustration Following Defeat

Following today’s match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shared his comments with Premier League Productions: “We deserved to lose today. I thought we started really well and were really dominant. We didn’t defend the box well enough. Credit to them. They scored a great goal with a good ball.” Arteta explained that the game’s dynamic shifted, requiring adaptation which his team failed to execute adequately. He conveyed his strong dissatisfaction, stating, “I am very frustrated.” He further elaborated that his team was drawn into the opponent’s preferred style of play, preventing them from executing their own desired strategy. The manager highlighted two significant missed opportunities, noting, “Mikel had a big one, Declan had a big one.” He concluded that the team “lacked answers.” Regarding the team’s response to the defeat, Arteta emphasized the need for action over words: “We can say whatever we want. We will struggle to find the words today. We have to show it on the pitch on Wednesday night.” He underscored the necessity of consistent peak performance, adding, “You have to be at your best every time to give yourself a chance to win”. Sandi Toksvig is joined by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi and Alan Davies An opportunity to ‘grab the mic’ for Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry and more… Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are back for the festivities at Longleat Safari Park Topics range from micro plastics in our air, soil, and waterways, to the extent of food waste at this time of year © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.