West Ham United's late victory over Arsenal, highlighted by replacing matchwinner Jarrod Bowen, has raised questions about Arsenal's title aspirations. Mikel Arteta's decision not to sign attacking options midseason proved costly as his team struggled to produce a decisive performance. Following the loss, Arteta expressed frustration over their lack of effectiveness and the responsibilities he bears. The absence of key players like Kai Havertz has exacerbated the team's struggles, leaving Arsenal's future in the title race uncertain as they face mounting pressure to perform better.
If you didn't know better, it almost felt like a move to mock Arsenal. After all, how Gunners boss Mikel Arteta must have wished he could do the same, bereft of attacking options after opting against a midseason signing.
Arteta admitted after the match. 'For me, I'm really, really annoyed about the things that are in our hands and we didn't do as well as we possibly could...and that's the performance and the result today.'
We have to be [angry], Arteta said. 'I hope we are very much because we didn't hit the levels today and I am very much responsible for that so I am very, very angry.'
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