Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has revealed why his team was defeated 3-1 by Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Arsenal suffered their first home defeat of the season against Manchester City in their first Premier League game of the season.
Kevin De Bruyne put City ahead, and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka equalized from the penalty spot.
City came back in the second half, with goals from Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland giving Pep Guardiola’s team all three points.
Manchester City now leads the table on goal difference, though Arsenal still has one game remaining.
Mikel Arteta, speaking after the game, stated that his team failed to capitalize on opportunities and did not defend well.
Here is what Arteta had to say
“We’re disappointed because we lost it. An incredible battle between two players and when we had them, we just gave them the goals.
“Again we had three big chances but we didn’t put them away. For us to beat them, we have to be above our level because they’re such a team.
“You know the quality they have. The games are defined by individual moments especially in the box.
“In the second half, we were really precise when we played a fast one and didn’t have advantage and put ourselves in trouble but we can accept that. But the way we gave the ball at this level, that’s not possible.”