Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, expressed his disappointment, labeling their recent 2-1 loss to Fulham as the team’s worst game in this Premier League season. The defeat comes as a blow following their previous 2-0 loss against West Ham at home. The match saw Bukayo Saka securing an early lead in the fifth minute, but goals from Raul Jiménez and Bobby De Cordova-Reid shifted the momentum in favor of the hosts, resulting in a disheartening outcome for the Gunners. The defeat has left Arteta’s side in fourth place as they head into the New Year.
Reflecting on the match, Arteta conveyed his frustration, stating, “Today was our worst game of the season. We were sloppy with the ball. It wasn’t good enough. We didn’t deserve to win. When you have opportunities to go top of the league on 31 December and now end up with a really bad feeling, that is football,” in an interview with BBC.
The defeat underscores the challenges faced by Arsenal as they strive to remain competitive in the Premier League. Arteta’s candid assessment of the team’s performance highlights the pressure and expectations associated with their league position. As the season progresses, the team will need to regroup and address their shortcomings to maintain their standing and aims for success in future fixtures.
