Arteta Livid After Arsenal Drop Points Again, Race For 2nd Place Not In The Bag
By: IDNN Premier League Desk
Anfield, Liverpool – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could barely contain his fury after the Gunners slumped to a 2-2 draw with Premier League champions Liverpool, blasting his team’s attitude and admitting their standards have “collapsed.”
The result leaves Arsenal 15 points adrift of top spot, their title hopes long gone, but Arteta made it clear he was far more concerned about what’s happening inside his team.
“No, I’m not proud,” ……. “The first 20 minutes were unacceptable. This is Arsenal Football Club. We didn’t show up.”
⚽ The Match: Chaos, Recovery, Regret
Arsenal conceded twice in 87 seconds, with Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz tearing through the backline. The Gunners showed fight in the second half:
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Martinelli pulled one back on 52 minutes.
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Mikel Merino equalized before being sent off.
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Both sides had chances, but the draw leaves Arsenal stuck in second—again.
“You can’t win trophies reacting. It’s about action, not reaction,” Arteta fumed.
🔻 Cracks Beneath the Surface
While the comeback was spirited, Arteta wasn’t having it. He questioned everything from mentality to squad readiness.
“If we still carry this feeling, maybe we’re not ready for trophies.”
He also admitted his own responsibility for the team’s first-half collapse.
“That’s on me. The 20 minutes, that’s my fault. But we must rise together.”
🔢 Arsenal Season Snapshot
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Points Behind Liverpool | 15 |
| Red Cards This Season | 6 |
| Injuries to Starters | 5+ |
| Games With 10 Men | 6 |
| Matches Left | 2 |
Pundits React: “Arteta Sounding Like a Fan”
Analysts noted a shift in Arteta’s tone.
“He’s not just frustrated. He’s emotional. He’s feeling this like a fan, not just a manager,” said one Sky pundit.
With Arsenal guaranteed Champions League football but still trophyless this season, questions now swirl about leadership, recruitment, and player mentality.
⚖️ What’s Left for Arsenal?
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2 League Games – To secure second spot
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Summer Transfer Window – Massive rebuild looms
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FA Cup & Europe – Already eliminated
IDNN Takeaway
Arteta’s outburst is not just about one game. It’s a red flag waving from the Arsenal manager’s office—a warning that this team’s culture is slipping, and he knows it.
Expect big decisions, big exits, and bigger pressure.