MIKEL ARTETA ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ONE ASPECT OF ARSENAL’S LOSS TO NEWCASTLE.

MIKEL ARTETA ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ONE ASPECT OF ARSENAL’S LOSS TO NEWCASTLEArsenal suffered a loss to Newcastle in the early kick-off at St James’s Park on Saturday.

Until the 90th minute, when Declan Rice headed wide from inside the six-yard box, the Gunners were unable to generate any genuine opportunities. In the aftermath of the defeat, Mikel Arteta was visibly agitated during his post-match press conference. Martin Odegaard, Arsenal’s captain and primary creator, is evidently absent. Arsenal’s players were perpetually scanning the pitch in search of a moment of enchantment from Bukayo Saka; however, he was unable to bring his team back into the game. Mikel Arteta acknowledged his team’s failure to generate more opportunities against Newcastle: “It is understandable that when you generate three significant opportunities in a game, you anticipate scoring a goal, as we frequently discuss the fine margins. However, I believe the team should have generated more opportunities, and that is my responsibility.”

“They executed an extraordinary cross and finish to place the ball in the back.” Afterward, momentum shifts, energy shifts, and the players are aware of their strategy. This is evident, and you are left with two options in this type of game. READ MORE: MARTIN KEOWN IDENTIFIES ONLY ONE ARSENAL PLAYER WHO DID WELL AGAINST NEWCASTLE. In the end, you are dependent on two or three significant opportunities that we had with Mikel, two with Declan, and one with Gabi, as we were not strong enough and lacked the necessary answers to escape, particularly in terms of creating the threat that was necessary.

This is an insufficient threat to alter the game at any juncture and secure victory. That is the most discouraging aspect; however, they deserve recognition for their efforts. The Arsenal manager is acutely aware that his team was not deserving of the three points they received against Newcastle this afternoon. In order to successfully resume their season, the Arsenal must make rapid progress, as their upcoming fixtures against Chelsea and Inter Milan are rapidly approaching.