BREAKING NEWS: live from Emirates, “I Know we won but his performance wasn’t good…He gave them TWO free goals”: Mikel angry at ONE particular Arsenal player for giving Leicester City TWO free goals, vows to sell him. Arsenal Arteta furious with star player after sluggish performance against stubborn Leicester city after a narrow 4:2 win.
🚨 **BREAKING NEWS: Mikel Arteta Furious with Arsenal Star After Sluggish Performance Against Leicester City!** 🚨
*Live from the Emirates Stadium*
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta did not hold back in his post-match comments following his team’s narrow 4-2 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League. Despite securing all three points, Arteta was furious with the performance of one particular player, who he accused of nearly costing the team the game due to two critical mistakes.
“I know we won, but his performance wasn’t good,” Arteta said sharply in his post-match interview. “He gave them TWO free goals. I’m not happy with his display at all, and honestly, he almost cost us this game.”
The match itself was an intense affair, with Arsenal initially struggling to break down a stubborn Leicester City side. However, thanks to some clinical finishing and individual brilliance, the Gunners were able to seal a 4-2 win. While the result keeps them in the hunt for the Premier League title, Arteta’s ire was squarely focused on the performance of the unnamed player who had made two major errors, which allowed Leicester to score.
Arteta was quick to highlight how these mistakes were avoidable, and his frustration was palpable when discussing the player’s lack of concentration. “I don’t want to single anyone out, but when you give away goals like that, it’s unacceptable. Especially when we’re fighting for the title. Those two mistakes should never have happened,” Arteta continued, visibly agitated. “He was supposed to be taken off even before the second half. I warned him, but we can’t afford this type of sluggish performance. He’s lucky we won.”
The first mistake came when the player failed to clear a simple ball from the back, leading to an easy goal for Leicester, who took full advantage of the situation. The second mistake was a poor decision-making moment inside the box, where the player allowed Leicester to capitalize on a defensive lapse, giving them a second, almost identical chance to score. The mistakes were costly, as Leicester took advantage of the errors, threatening Arsenal’s lead at crucial moments of the match.
Despite the eventual victory, Arteta was unyielding in his criticism. “We can’t continue like this,” he stated. “We have to be better. If we want to win the league, we cannot afford these mistakes. I will be having words with him, and we will address this.”
The Arsenal manager also hinted that there could be consequences for the player’s poor performance. “If it continues, he won’t be here much longer. I’ve been patient, but we are fighting for the Premier League title, and every player must be at their best. No one is safe if they’re not performing. It’s simple.”
When asked about the player’s future at Arsenal, Arteta didn’t mince words: “We will look into it. If the errors continue, it’s not a question of if, but when we will make changes. The squad needs to improve, and if someone is letting us down, we can’t carry them.”
The comments were a clear indication that Arteta has no tolerance for mistakes, especially with the stakes as high as they are this season. Arsenal’s narrow victory over Leicester City came with mixed emotions for the manager, as he was clearly unhappy with how his team had allowed Leicester to stay in the game despite being in control for large parts of the match.
The player’s future now seems uncertain after Arteta’s harsh words, and many Arsenal fans are already speculating about potential replacements if Arteta decides to take action. Given Arsenal’s lofty ambitions for the season, Arteta will not hesitate to make tough decisions if he feels that the player’s mistakes will continue to hinder the team’s progress.
As for the player in question, it remains to be seen how he will respond to the criticism from his manager. With the title race heating up and Arsenal’s defensive vulnerabilities exposed in this match, there is little room for complacency in the squad. Arteta’s message was clear: the mistakes will not be tolerated, and if changes are necessary, they will be made.
As Arsenal look to bounce back and maintain their push for the Premier League title, all eyes will be on the performance of this player in the coming weeks. His place in the starting lineup is now in serious doubt, and Arteta’s patience could be running thin. Whether or not he will stay at the club for the remainder of the season depends on his ability to prove himself in future matches.
