The reaction from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after their clash at Wolves on Saturday was lively, as expected, as his side rallied to win late. After going down to 10 players in the first half when Myles Lewis-Skelly was controversially sent off, Arsenal dominated the second half as Joao Gomes was sent off for Wolves.
Arne Slot’s side are the clear favourites as the Reds currently sit top of the table, six points ahead of Arsenal with a game in hand over the Gunners. Arsenal have a lot of work to do to close the gap on Liverpool and the pressure may be getting to their manager Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal are six points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool, but not all hope is lost in the title race for Mikel Arteta’s men. The Merseysiders have demonstrated signs of vulnerability in recent weeks, while the Gunners can only improve as their squad returns to full fitness.
Arsenal could only manage a draw against Aston Villa as Mikel Arteta bemoaned his lack of options on the bench after his side were unable to earn victory and fell further behind Liverpool
Mikel Arteta has urged the Arsenal board to back him in the January transfer window after being held to a 2-2 draw by Aston Villa at the Emirates on Saturday.
Gabriel Magalhaes has had an outstanding season for Arsenal so far and in the absence of Odegaard, has been named as captain for the Premier League clash with Wolves.
After flopping a 2-0 lead against Aston Villa, coach Mikel Arteta addressed the main difference between Arsenal and Liverpool ahead of the Premier League title race.
William Saliba and Myles Lewis-Skelly returned in the battling win over Wolves on Saturday, but Lewis-Skelly was shown a red card in that match and faces a suspension unless it is overturned. There was also fresh issues for Mikel Arteta to contend with, as Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino were ruled out of the trip to Molineux.
Mikel Arteta only brought on Raheem Sterling as Arsenal looked to re-establish their lead against Aston Villa on Saturday evening, with the Gunners dropping six points behind Liverpool - who beat Bren
Mikel Arteta believes that ‘there’s something missing’ after seeing his Arsenal lose more ground on league leaders Liverpool. Kai Havertz thought he had helped the Gunners score
Mikel Arteta believes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard are full of confidence again and ready to spark Arsenal ’s attack into life. The pair have endured difficult seasons, but both have begun to find form over the past 10 days.