‘A big punch in the face’: Mikel Arteta apologises after defeat by Bournemouth
‘A big punch in the face’: Mikel Arteta apologises after defeat by Bournemouth. Arsenal manager says players must show character Iraola hails statement victory after run of draws Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth was “a big punch in the face” and said his players must show more character if they are going to end their 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions.
Arsenal manager says players must show character Iraola hails statement victory after run of draws Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth was “a big punch in the face” and said his players must show more character if they are going to end their 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions. Alex Scott struck the winning goal 16 minutes from time after Viktor Gyökeres had equalised from the spot for a nervy Arsenal after Eli Junior Kroupi’s opener.
It means Manchester City now have a chance to cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table to six points with a game still in hand when they face Chelsea on Sunday, with Arsenal travelling to the Etihad Stadium next Sunday.