Arteta frustrated as underperforming Arsenal lack answers – Arseblog News

Mikel Arteta spoke to TNT Sport this afternoon following Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle.

Here's what he had to say.

Thoughts about what wasn't right…

Well, I thought we started off really well. We were very dominant until their best moment. Direct play, second ball. We didn't defend the penalty area well enough.

They also deserve thanks. They put in an incredible performance and an incredible header into the box. And from there the game changes. You know, if you have to play against this team, the moment they take the lead, you're going to start a different game. You have to be prepared for that.

We didn't do it well enough. We haven't found enough answers to many questions and situations that need to be solved better. That's why I'm very frustrated.

Did Arsenal show their teeth today?

It also had more to do with certain situations. Obviously we didn't get along well enough with them and got sucked into a game they're constantly looking for. We didn't have enough consistency to come out of that game and play the game we wanted to.

We also had moments where we created two or three great chances because they didn't actually result in much. But that was the difference in the game.

Why didn't Arsenal create more chances like Rice's header at the death?

We had two great chances. Mikel had another great chance. Gabriel Martinelli had another big problem. But yes, in these games, especially when you're away and they defend so deeply afterwards, we lacked those chances.

How do you stop Inter and Chelsea from turning heads?

Well, it's time to do it on the field. We can say whatever we want. We probably won't find the right words today because you're injured after losing a game.

But we have to show it on the pitch on Wednesday evening.

In the fight for the title, the chances are slim…

Yes, that's always the case in this league. And you understand the position you play and the level increases. You have to give your best in every way to give yourself a chance to win, especially when you're playing against such opponents away from home.