Arsenal players are stunned after this heavy defeat.
Spaniard Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, criticized his team’s performance after the 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth on Matchday 32 of the Premier League.
This poor performance offers Manchester City a golden opportunity to get back into the title race.
Pep Guardiola’s men are nine points behind, but City have two games in hand and the two sides will meet at the Etihad Stadium on Matchday 33.
After the match, the Spaniard told “TNT Sports”: “It’s disappointing. This is a big blow, and it all depends on how we react. It’s no coincidence that they haven’t lost in 11 games: they’re doing a lot of things well. »
He added: “We were completely off base. Their first chance in the penalty area was a deflected ball, and due to poor defensive positioning, it ended in a goal. This is something we need to get over. »
“In the second half we expected a completely different game, but we did a lot of strange things today. »
He concluded: “We were very consistent in our performances, but these kinds of things can happen: that’s football. »
Asked about the suffering of his players, the Spaniard replied: “A lot… It must hurt. They must accept it with courage. Either we get up and fight, or we’re out of the race. »
The Spanish coach concluded: “It’s an important week, the stakes are high, but we remain well placed in both competitions.
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