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    Arteta “When you defend in and around the box and directly in the manner that we did today, you re going to put yourself in a really difficult position. They did capitalise on that, and that's the reason why we're out.”
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    Arteta “When you defend in and around the box and directly in the manner that we did today, you re going to put yourself in a really difficult position. They did capitalise on that, and that’s the reason why we’re out.”


    Arteta “When you defend in and around the box and directly in the manner that we did today, you re going to put yourself in a really difficult position. They did capitalise on that, and that’s the reason why we’re out.”

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    40 Comments

    3. monty_burns on

      and we we have a toothless attack that can’t score against a championship team

    4. HavertzHandjob on

      My one takeaway is I just never wanna see kepa in goal again. I had my suspicions after the penalty shootout but these two games really confirmed he is not up to standards.

      Edit: I’ve rassled some jimmies here. I’m not blaming kepa for any loss this season. I just think he sucks 🙂

    7. Happycake47 on

      Maaaan I couldn’t really care all that much as long as we win the prem. Ucl would be nice too but thinking a quad was on was ridiculous or even a treble.

    9. AvucadoBear on

      Blah blah blah always blaming shit that can be spun as not his fault, not the fact that he’s assembled one of the worst attacking teams in the league

    10. _soundpost_ on

      Well we’re out of both domestic cups, but at least Kepa feels like a valued member of the squad 

    12. ChristianSaav on

      is it not concerning to him that we did not create enough clear cut chances versus a championship side

    13. Soft_Pause_9713 on

      Extremely disappointed in myself and the way the team have played today. we are not at the level nor are with the right mentality required to win trophies. I need to go to work again and figure out how to get better at attacking, defending and controlling the game, with each one of you.

      Is what he should say to his dressing room. He can’t be saying this to the media of course, but I Hope he’s lashing out on at least his team. A response is required I feel

    14. Miyeon__miyeon on

      Always defense defense defense.. never brings up how crap we are going forward.

    17. Gustavoconte on

      No. The reason you’re out is because of your dull and intrepid attacking play. City would put 4 past Southampton today. If Arteta played Port-Vale today he’s not putting anything close to 7 goals past them.

    18. the-glimmer-man on

      what is he talking about? both the goals we conceded had nothing to do with that.

    19. exiadf19 on

      From 4/4 now it’s left 2/4. The only positive thing is, we have less schedule and can focus for the rest of it

    22. arhambin66 on

      The reason that we have nothing to show for over the last couple of weeks can be narrowed down to Kepa, Arteta’s ego just like Wenger and attack not being good enough once again.

    24. Joshthenosh77 on

      No we are out because you pick players out of emotion instead of trying to win the club trophies

    26. YonderdeadHater on

      Ok we play against this once a week Arteta, that’s why it’s your job to figure out the fucking solution. And no, it’s not counting on a 16 year old to make all your chances.

    27. BukHumYai on

      This mf keep talking about the defense instead of offense. Makes sense though when you focus the entire playstyle on risk aversion; destroying offensive creativity, however, still concede at a normal rate.

    28. ilikebutts42069 on

      He always brings up the attack issues yall. Come on now. Either way, I’m pissed, but we are 1st in Premier. Just bring us a trophy. FA and Carabou cup were the last two I wanted. No excuses, but give us a league or a UCL.

    29. EffectivePlatypus741 on

      I dont think we deserved to win –
      Dowman i thought played well –
      Thats it – i dont think arteta cares about this cup ?

    31. Jody_Tevlin on

      No, when we play a shit GK instead of our No1 is why we’re out.

      IMO everything starts with Raya. Without him the whole dynamic of the team is off

    32. ArsenalThePhoenix on

      We’ve defended like this many times in 2016

      When is he gonna fix it? Why hasn’t he fixed it yet

    33. Careless_Layer_8282 on

      Fuck off, Arsenal forward moves are too slow and predictable and those endless passes and holding balls makes the defence vulnerable when the opponent recovers recovers the ball.

    35. UsedGanache9 on

      This may be recency bias from the Pep and Klopp teams, but champions don’t look this weak again and again. 

      Anytime the pressure is on, you can almost expect us to stumble. 

      I am not stupid enough to assume winning the quadruple was realistic and should be an expectation.

      It’s the mental fragility anytime we need to play a game of significance. 

    38. raycantu2 on

      We’re out because our offense has been atrocious this past month or more. No excuses, bad attacking, defending and our midfield has been pretty bad too.

    39. darthrevan22 on

      I’m convinced this squad doesn’t believe they can win trophies and as such, absolutely crumbles under any pressure. Can’t think of a better explanation when it happens again and again and again in almost exactly the same way.