Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Mikel Arteta blames Puma matchball for Arsenal’s wayward finishing in Carabao Cup defeat by Newcastle

Mikel Arteta suggested the ball used in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup defeat by Newcastle United on Tuesday night was partly to blame for his players’ wayward finishing.

Arsenal went down 2-0 after goals by Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon at the Emirates Stadium, and now need a spectacular turnaround in the away leg next month if they are to reach the final.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.