Mikel Arteta hammered his Arsenal players as their Champions League hopes went up in smoke at St. James’ Park, claiming Newcastle were “100 times better” and admitting it was “really difficult” to defend his side’s abject display.
The Gunners were beaten 2-0 by the Magpies on Monday night, a result which means they stay two points adrift of rivals Tottenham, who now need only a point at relegated Norwich to secure a top-four finish.
