London's Arsenal lost a dramatic match against Manchester United in the 23rd round of the Premier League with a score of 2:3. After the match, Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta commented on the result and openly stated the turning points of the game.
Arteta emphasized that the opponent should first be congratulated on the victory and assessed the match scenario as "strange." In his opinion, Arsenal dominated the field in the first half of the game, controlling the tempo and opening the scoring. However, a conceded goal after that changed the spirit of the game.
According to the coach, after this goal, Arsenal's level of play declined, and the opponent created two very convenient chances in this interval, effectively utilizing both. As a result, the fate of the meeting changed dramatically.
Nevertheless, when the score reached 2:2, both Arteta and the team felt as if the game had returned to normal. However, the decisive blow came later - the Spanish manager didn't hide the fact that Mateus Cunha's goal was the toughest point for the Gunners.
"First of all, we should congratulate Manchester United on this victory. The game proceeded in a very strange scenario. For the first 30 minutes, we dominated and scored, but then the conceded goal changed the dynamics and intensity of the game... When the score was 2:2, everything seemed to be restored. But then Konya scored, it was very painful," Arteta said after the match.
Now it's time for Arsenal to quickly shift their focus to another front. The London team will host Kazakhstan's Kairat on January 28th in the 8th round of the Champions League. In this match, the Gunners will try to wash away the pain of defeat and restore confidence.
In conclusion, this loss was not just a point for Arsenal, but also a psychological blow. But the season is long: strong teams will show how to respond after such difficult nights.
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