The Gunners have now five points ahead of Manchester City in huge Premier League title race this season. Already they have played two more matches than defending champions in huge blow to Arteta.
Arsenal, Still next in action for Gunners will be a trip to Etihad stadium in this Wednesday in a more tricky encounter. However red’s of the London side have picked up three points from their three games in a row. A 2-2 scoreline against Liverpool and West Ham and a 3-3 against Southampton last night.
Arsenal will face Newcastle United, Chelsea and Brighton other tricky fixtures at least before end of the season. However it’s a huge blow to Arteta to have seen his team drop six points in the last three matches in such a time.
The Gunners stormed back late on from 3-1 down but the 3-3 home draw with Southampton means, Premier League leaders. And Gunners’ substitute Reiss Nelson collapsed to the ground in despair at the final whistle on Friday night as per Sunsport.
While Gabriel Magalhaes and Martin Odegaard were amongst team-mates on their knees in frustration. One fan posted:
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“As an Arsenal fan I’ve given up” and another wrote: “Don’t expect us to win it, we are good just not City good.” As per Sunsport report.
This fan was concerned by the players:
“The reaction of Arsenal players at full time was appalling. Almost like they’ve given up already. The title is still possible!”they concluded as per Twitter and Sunsport report.