5 most bizarre excuses Mikel Arteta has used

Did Mikel Arteta really blame the ball for Arsenal’s defeat by Newcastle?
The Telegraph’s claim that Mikel Arteta blamed the Carabao Cup ball for Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle lacks nuance, oversimplifying his analysis of missed chances, but is anyone surprised?Arteta
Breaking down Arsenal’s goalscoring struggles – and Mikel Arteta’s solution
The Gunners have lacked a cutting edge in attack, with Newcastle punishing them to grasp control of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday
The 5 most bizarre excuses Mikel Arteta has used as Arsenal manager: Balls, long grass…
Mikel Arteta has done a fine job since taking over at Arsenal in December 2019, but he’s come out with some bizarre excuses in that time. Being a Premier League manager is undoubtedly one of the most stressful jobs going and sometimes that becomes apparent during post-match interviews.
Carabao Cup hit back at Mikel Arteta with savage post for blaming their ball for Newcastle loss
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta appeared to blame the ball for their Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle. Carabao Cup hit back at the Gunners boss with a cheeky post.
Mikel Arteta brutally mocked over Arsenal 'excuse' as Liverpool eyes final spot
Arsenal suffered a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, with the Gunners failing to make their dominance count at the Emirates
EFL defend Carabao Cup ball after Mikel Arteta's complaint
The EFL have defended the ball used in Carabao Cup matches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta suggested it may have been a ...
Arsenal braced for Oleksandr Zinchenko exit as Mikel Arteta plots transfer raid
Oleksandr Zinchenko has plummeted down the pecking order at Arsenal this season, with the left-back now heading for a ...
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal can still win semi-final if they adapt to ‘tricky’ Carabao Cup ball
Mikel Arteta lamented Arsenal’s inefficiency in front of goal compared to Newcastle and Alexander Isak, but backed his ...
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Mikel Arteta blasted for pinning faith in two players as Arsenal manager told his major ‘problem’
Following the Gunners' defeat to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup, manager Arteta has come under harsh criticism for not ...
Howard Webb defends VAR call after Mikel Arteta's anger and Premier League statement
Mikel Arteta was left fuming that Arsenal had a penalty given against them at Brighton, with the referee and VAR on the same ...