Mikel Arteta has accepted that Arsenal could not convert their dominance into a victory. The Gunners faced a shocking defeat in the League Cup, losing to Fleetwood Town, with the game ending 1-1 before falling 5-3 in the penalty shootout. Read more here.
The manager praised the atmosphere at the opposition’s ground and had no complaints regarding the commitment shown by his players, even after the red card shown to Max Doughan.
I cannot blame the players for their attitude and commitment throughout the game, whether with eleven men or ten, but when you dominate like that, you can't give your opponents anything.
The London side created a flurry of opportunities yet failed to convert any, with the Spaniard suggesting they should have netted three, four, or even five goals.
Arteta has yet to review the incident involving Doughan’s red card and refrained from discussing whether the young star was targeted by the opponents.
On a positive note, Victor Dyoekersh scored his first goal of the season, but the Gunners now face a challenging Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday.
Arteta also confirmed that Noni Maduweke would be sidelined due to an ankle issue, with Riccardo Calafiori unavailable and Declan Rice feeling discomfort.
