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Simon Collings

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta suggests Carabao Cup match ball a factor in missed chances against Newcastle

Different challenge: Mikel Arteta with the Puma match ball used in the Carabao Cup - (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta believes his Arsenal players failing to adapt to the different ball used in the Carabao Cup contributed to them missing a hatful of chances in their defeat by Newcastle.

The Gunners were beaten 2-0 in the first leg of their semi-final tie at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night after goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.

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