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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ed Aarons

Arteta says Arsenal’s performance was below the mark needed to win the title

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta gesticulates on the touchline.
Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta says his side had to ‘look in the mirror’ in the aftermath of their home defeat by West Ham. Photograph: Ian Kington/IKIMAGES/AFP/Getty Images

A “very, very angry” Mikel Arteta conceded that Arsenal’s performance as they slumped to defeat against West Ham had not been up to the standard required to win the Premier League and said his players must “feel the pain” before their trip to Nottingham Forest in midweek.

Jarrod Bowen’s 50th Premier League goal sealed three points for Graham Potter’s side as the substitute Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off in the second half. It leaves Arsenal still eight points behind Liverpool, with Arne Slot’s side having an opportunity to extend their lead when they face Manchester City on Sunday.

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