Arsenal’s boss, Mikel Arteta, faced the media after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Saturday. The defeat marked Arsenal‘s second consecutive away loss in the Premier League, a first since May 2022.
The match’s only goal came early on, just 12 minutes in. Alexander Isak rose above the defense to head home a brilliant cross from Anthony Gordon, leaving Arsenal’s David Raya with no chance.
Arteta acknowledged Newcastle’s superiority. “We deserved to lose today,” he stated. “We started well and were dominant, but we failed to defend the box. Credit to them for a great goal.”
As the match progressed, Arsenal struggled to regain control. “We got dragged into a different game,” Arteta said. “We didn’t adapt well enough, and I’m very frustrated. We had two significant chances, but we lacked the answers.”
Defender William Saliba shared his manager’s feelings. “We are all a bit sad because we wanted to win. Unfortunately, we didn’t play our game. They were good, and we deserve to accept this defeat. But we’re focused on the next match; it’s not over yet.”
Looking ahead, Arteta emphasized the need for improvement. “We can talk about it, but words won’t change the result. We must show our quality on the pitch on Wednesday night. To win, we have to be at our best every time.”
As Arsenal reflects on this setback, fans will be eager to see how the team responds in their upcoming fixtures.