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Arsenal players are stunned after this heavy defeat.\n<\/p>\n
Spaniard Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, criticized his team’s performance after the 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth on Matchday 32 of the Premier League.\n<\/p>\n
This poor performance offers Manchester City a golden opportunity to get back into the title race.\n<\/p>\n
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.\n<\/p>\n
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After the match, the Spaniard told \u201cTNT Sports\u201d: \u201cIt\u2019s 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. \u00bb\n<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cWe 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. \u00bb\n<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the second half we expected a completely different game, but we did a lot of strange things today. \u00bb\n<\/p>\n
He concluded: \u201cWe were very consistent in our performances, but these kinds of things can happen: that\u2019s football. \u00bb\n<\/p>\n
Asked about the suffering of his players, the Spaniard replied: \u201cA lot\u2026 It must hurt. They must accept it with courage. Either we get up and fight, or we’re out of the race. \u00bb\n<\/p>\n
The Spanish coach concluded: \u201cIt’s an important week, the stakes are high, but we remain well placed in both competitions.<\/p>\n
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