After the 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Mikel Arteta emphasized that his team needs to pay attention to the harsh criticism. The game started promisingly for the Londoners, as they led by two goals, but after the break, they lost control of the match. The opponent managed to reduce the deficit, and in stoppage time, took advantage of a mistake by Arsenal's defense to equalize.
After the match, Arteta candidly stated that the team's level of play does not meet the requirements for a title challenge. He noted that the criticism is quite fair, as the players did not demonstrate the necessary quality. Now they need to prove their worth on the field. The statistics from the second half also do not favor Arsenal — the team made only one shot on target and fell behind their opponent in the number of passes, often losing the ball.
The situation in the title race is becoming increasingly tense. Despite Arsenal sitting at the top of the table, the gap with Manchester City is only five points, and the opponent has a game in hand. The next match against Tottenham Hotspur will be crucial and could significantly impact the standings. Arteta stressed that the team needs to deliver results in the next game, rather than making excuses with words.
