After the match against "Wolverhampton," which ended in a 2:2 draw, Mikel Arteta expressed his dissatisfaction with his team's performance. The Londoners started the match confidently, taking the lead, but completely lost control of the game after the break. The opponent was able to first reduce the deficit and then, in the final minutes, capitalized on defensive mistakes to equalize the score.
After the final whistle, the "Arsenal" coach candidly noted that his team does not meet the requirements to compete for the championship. Arteta emphasized that any criticism directed at the players is fully justified, as they did not show the necessary level of play, and now they must demonstrate the opposite in the upcoming matches. The statistics from the second half indicate a noticeable decline: "Arsenal" made only one shot on target and was outperformed by the opponent in terms of passes, often losing possession of the ball.
The situation in the championship is becoming increasingly tense. Despite the fact that "Arsenal" continues to hold the top spot in the table, the gap from "Manchester City" is only five points, with the opponent having one game in hand. Ahead for "Arsenal" is an important match against "Tottenham Hotspur," which could significantly affect the standings. Arteta noted that the team needs to respond with results in the upcoming match, rather than just words.
