Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is addressing the media following the Gunners’ disappointing Premier League loss to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park.
The match got off to a rough start for Arsenal, with Newcastle’s Alexander Isak finding the back of the net within the first 15 minutes, connecting with a superb cross from Anthony Gordon. The Gunners struggled to gain momentum in the first half and missed a promising chance to equalize when Mikel Merino’s close-range shot was blocked on the line by Newcastle’s Lewis Hall.
In an effort to shake things up, Arteta introduced Ethan Nwaneri, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Gabriel Jesus in the second half. Despite this, Arsenal found it challenging to break through Newcastle’s solid defense, with Declan Rice’s late attempt being one of their few notable chances.
The loss puts Arsenal further behind in the Premier League title race, giving Manchester City a chance to widen the gap. Arteta will likely address his squad’s performance, the tactical changes made during the game, and Arsenal’s title ambitions moving forward.
Stay tuned for live updates as Arteta responds to questions about the match and the Gunners’ season ahead.
