Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted his side had “no excuses” for their lackluster performance in Saturday’s shock 2–1 defeat to Bournemouth—a result the Spaniard called a “big punch in the face” for all involved.
The league-leading Gunners had the chance to move 12 points clear of Manchester City ahead of their clash at Chelsea on Sunday, but were instead deservedly beaten by Andoni Iraola’s Cherries.
