Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his disbelief following a match where his team failed to secure a victory. Arteta remarked, “It’s incredible how you don’t win that game,” highlighting his frustration with the outcome.
Transfer Market Challenges
Arteta addressed the ongoing discussions about acquiring a new striker, acknowledging the team’s struggles in various aspects and with different players. He stated, “We missed form various ways and different players,” indicating the need for reinforcements. Despite this, Arteta emphasised his commitment to the current squad, saying, “I cannot love my players more. I focus very much on the ones that I have.”
Recent Context
In recent weeks, Arteta has been vocal about Arsenal’s transfer market challenges. On 10 January, he highlighted the difficulties in securing impactful signings, and earlier in the month, he expressed openness to extraordinary transfers during the January window. These comments come amid Arsenal’s recent defeat to Newcastle, which Arteta reflected on as part of the team’s ongoing performance issues.