April 10th 2024.
Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal squad faced a tough challenge against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Despite their best efforts, the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Arteta was disappointed with the result, especially because of a crucial missed opportunity from Ben White.
The Gunners started off strong, dominating possession and taking the lead with a goal from Bukayo Saka in the first half. However, they fell behind after Bayern's Serge Gnabry and Harry Kane scored a goal and a penalty, respectively. To make matters worse, Saka was denied a penalty at the end of the game after a collision with Manuel Neuer, leaving him furious.
Arteta believed that the turning point of the game was when White missed a clear-cut chance to make it 2-0. He felt that if they had scored that goal, the outcome could have been different. He stated, "In the Champions League, you cannot give anything to your opponent. We had given them two goals today and they punished us for it."
The Arsenal manager acknowledged that the competition is tough and creating quality chances against top teams like Bayern is not easy. He also praised his team for their composure, especially after going behind. He credited the substitutes for making a huge impact and praised their body language, attitude, and initiative to make things happen.
When asked about the mood in the dressing room after the game, Arteta said, "In a way, we are still in the competition. We did what we had to do when the game became difficult, but we need to improve in certain aspects if we want to have a real chance of winning." He admitted that mistakes were made, but he urged his team to learn from them and support each other.
As for the future, Arteta remains optimistic and believes that they can learn from their mistakes and improve as a team. He said, "We need to step up our level and make fewer mistakes in the future. But let's not forget the players who have been outstanding, and let's continue to support them. After all, it's all part of the game."
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