"I love my players. I'm not going to criticise them because we lost a game here in the manner that they tried. And the way they are putting their bodies through everything."
"I don't want to put any excuses around the players that are missing, or the players that are here with issues. Let's look at ourselves in the mirror."
"We're going to have to assess him. But obviously when a player asks to be substituted, it's not good news."
Mikel Arteta expressed his commitment to defending his players following a surprising FA Cup quarter-final loss to Southampton. He acknowledged the need for self-reflection after consecutive defeats. Arteta emphasized optimism for the future, particularly with an upcoming Champions League match. Shea Charles scored the decisive goal for Southampton, while Arsenal made several changes to their lineup. Arteta confirmed that Gabriel would be assessed after leaving the match due to injury, indicating concern for the player's condition.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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