Mikel Arteta insists there’s nonetheless a protracted approach to go within the Premier League title race regardless of his Arsenal aspect squandering the possibility to shut the hole on leaders Liverpool after falling to defeat in opposition to West Ham.
Jarrod Bowen scored the one aim of the sport on the Emirates because the Gunners suffered a primary league defeat since early November to overlook the chance to cut back the Reds result in 5 factors.
Teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly was despatched off within the second-half to compound what was a irritating afternoon for Arteta’s males.
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Arne Slot’s aspect have the possibility to increase their lead on the high of the desk to 11 factors in the event that they overcome Manchester Metropolis on Sunday.
However whereas the Gunners boss admits the consequence hurts, he believes the title race is way from over.
“It’s painful however tomorrow is one other day,” Arteta mentioned. “We’ve got to be very dissatisfied with what occurred right this moment and particularly the way it occurred. We have to really feel the ache.
“However it’s a good distance, nonetheless video games to go. There’s rather a lot to play for.
“We’re nonetheless in February and what occurred right this moment can occur to any crew and we will solely management what we do.”
Subsequent up for Arsenal is a visit to high-flying Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.