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Arteta was surprised by Arsenal’s weakness

BrotherCoach Mikel Arteta did not expect Arsenal to play below their strength and then lost 0-3 at Crystal Palace in round 31 of the Premier League on April 4.

“First of all, congratulations to Palace on the win and performance today. We couldn’t compete in this game, especially in the first half. Arsenal lost in speed, competition and inability to develop the ball. When we had the ball, we were sloppy and couldn’t get on the ball, couldn’t force the game and conceded two silly goals. Overall, this defeat is unacceptable.” Arteta said after the game.





Arteta walks across Selhurst Park after the final whistle.  Photo: AP

Arteta walks across Selhurst Park after the final whistle. Photo: AP

The Spain coach continued: “We want to apologize to the fans, and accept the challenge ahead. Arsenal cannot play or show composure, that’s what I’m worried about. But tomorrow is tomorrow. a new day, and a new opportunity to prepare for the next game against Brighton, I didn’t expect Arsenal to lose in this way. That means Arsenal have to win duels, show composure in every ball.”

At Selhurst Park, Arsenal stalemate, holding the ball up to 69% but only hitting the target three times. They played better at the start of the second half, with two good chances in the 63rd and 67th minutes from few touches, but Smith-Rowe couldn’t beat goalkeeper Vicente Guaita, and Martin Oedegaard missed the post from long distance. close cup.

Attacking bluntly, Arsenal’s defense also constantly made mistakes. Gabriel, Cedric Soares and Nuno Tavares were tortured by Crystal Palace strikers in speed races. Two goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew in the first half, and Wilfried Zaha’s 11m kick at the end of the game helped Crystal Palace sink the visitors.

The loss at the hands of the old Patrick Vieira is a strong blow to Arsenal’s ambition in the top 4 race. Arteta and his students stomped on fifth with 54 points in 29 matches, equal to Tottenham but still have one round to play. Ahead, Arsenal faces a difficult schedule, when they still have to meet Chelsea, Man Utd, West Ham, Tottenham and Everton.

However, Arteta is still confident when the opportunity to win tickets to the Champions League next season. He emphasized: “Arsenal still have a match to play and have to be confident. We have nine rounds with a lot of things that can happen. We have to trust each other, stay focused when preparing for important matches. Arsenal’s problem today was not Tottenham, but improving the performance in the first half.”

Not only defeat, Arsenal also lost when key midfielder Thomas Partey limped off the field to make way for Sambi Lokonga from the 75th minute. Meanwhile, Kieran Tierney – left-back was absent yesterday – will see a specialist doctor. today, after joining the team with Scotland and suffering a knee injury. According to British media, Tierney had to undergo surgery and miss the rest of the season.

“We will learn more about Tierney’s injury after he sees a specialist. But Tierney is not feeling well and the CT scan results are not positive. We also do not know his injury yet. How is Partey. But Partey has pain in the thigh, where he injured it before. It’s a big worry, “Arteta admitted.

Patrick Vieira is proud to have helped Crystal Palace crush the old team, thereby winning their first match at home in the English Premier League in 2022. He said: “I am very proud. Crystal Palace play great football. We are also very proud. defend solidly and take good chances, score goals in key moments. We needed a great performance, and we did. I’m really pleased. We wanted to put pressure and The atmosphere at Selhurst Park allows us to take risks. The players press wisely and make good use of opportunities to score.”

Hong Duy (according to Sky Sports)

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