Breaking: After missing three chances against Newcastle, Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli warns supporters, “STOP THE BLAME, I AM NOT THE PROBLEM.” He also identifies others responsible for the team’s recent setbacks.
Even though it’s Halloween weekend, Mikel Arteta finds the Premier League table to be the most terrifying sight.
Liverpool and Manchester City also begin off at 3 p.m., so the Gunners had the opportunity to exert pressure on them. However, Arteta’s team faced the challenging challenge of a noon journey to Newcastle, which became slightly more difficult after Alexander Isak opened the score in the 12th minute.
In a dull match that left the Gunners trailing at the top, Arsenal found it difficult to get out of first gear. Additionally, Daily Star Sport examines five mistakes Arteta made on Saturday.
Too narrow on defense
On November 02, 2024, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, William Saliba of Arsenal watches the Premier League game between Newcastle United FC and Arsenal FC at St. James’ Park.
In recent weeks, Arsenal’s defense has disintegrated (Photo: Getty Images).
Arsenal’s defense under Arteta has been the subject of much discussion. Although they were dominant the previous season, the Gunners’ last Premier League clean sheet occurred in September against Tottenham Hotspur.
They were simply too thin on Saturday. Alexander Isak climbed over the defense to nod home after Anthony Gordon was given too much room to whip in a cross.
From a defense that once appeared quite impenetrable to one that is now all too familiar to Arsenal.
Beginning Trossard, Leandro
During the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north-east England, on November 2, 2024, Sean Longstaff, an English midfielder for Newcastle United, and Leandro Trossard, a Belgian midfielder for Arsenal, battle for the ball.
Leandro Trossard found it difficult to defeat Newcastle. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images/AFP))
Leandro Trossard is one of the best impact players off the bench. However, when he starts, it never seems to work for him.
Since they lack a true No. 9, Arsenal hasn’t been able to score many goals this season. Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus aren’t the right guys to lead you to a league championship. Furthermore, Trossard’s contributions off the bench do not enhance the starting lineup.
One supporter remarked, “There is a truly absurd disparity in quality between Trossard starting football games and Trossard substituting, always looking significantly worse.” “Trossard should always come off the bench and never start!” said another.
Being overly cautious
On November 02, 2024, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, at St James’ Park, Newcastle United FC plays Arsenal FC in the Premier League. Alexander Isak of Newcastle United scored the opening goal for his club.
Throughout the week, Ethan Nwaneri was the only name that Arsenal supporters could talk about. In the Carabao Cup match against Preston, the 17-year-old was outstanding. We are aware that the Carabao Cup is different, but what more needs to happen for Nwaneri to start?
“The best talent I’ve seen emerge from the academy in the past ten years is Ethan Nwaneri.” One fan commented, “He looks so ready for Premier League football.” “He didn’t put Nwaneri against Leicester or Southampton at home because he is young and needed to be managed,” another person revealed.
And now he needs to start Nwaneri in the away game against Newcastle, which is what we need to win! What sort of management is this for young players?
Making incorrect substitutions
Ben White emerged from the bench (Photo courtesy of Getty Images))
Jesus and White, Ben. One admirer complained on social media, “You can tell Arteta just gave up.”
With less than 20 minutes remaining and Arsenal experimenting with the game, Arteta decided to substitute a defender off his bench. Raheem Sterling was left on the bench by Arteta, who did introduce Nwaneri, but it was far too late.
This is entirely Arteta’s fault!? One of the fans raged, “Where are the subs, man?” “Arteta going prime Wenger and refusing to make a sub,” another person said. Waiting this long is absurd!
Partey Thomas at left-back
Isak, Alexander
Alexander Isak’s opener was too strong for Thomas Partey to stop (Photo: Getty Images))
Although injuries have plagued Arsenal recently, Partey’s selection to start at right-back was odd.
One fan became enraged, saying, “I will never understand how Arteta starts partey at right back when Ben White is on the bench.” Arteta had acknowledged that White wasn’t prepared to participate before the match.
“Arteta ought to quit playing Partey immediately.” A second person responded, “We need him in the middle.” Additionally, someone else added: “Arteta with his absurd experiments… White started with Partey at RB even though he was fit all along?
