Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, has explained why his team was held to a 3-3 draw by Southampton on Friday night.
The Gunners were defeated by the Saints 2-0, thanks to goals from Carlos Alcaraz and Theo Walcott.
But Gabriel Martinelli got one back for Arteta’s men.
Southampton’s lead was then extended by Duje Caleta-Car’s corner kick, before Arsenal earned a point thanks to goals from Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka.
“Obviously, I am unhappy with the result, we made it very difficult again for ourselves but mistakes are part of football, the way we reacted I love my players more than ever.
“It is incredible, we were on the way back, and we conceded again with a sloppy goal but in the end, we should have won the game. We created enough chances and opportunities but it didn’t happen and we are disappointed,” Arteta said.
The result leaves the league leaders five points ahead of Manchester City, who they face at the Etihad next Wednesday.
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