Arsenal's head coach Mikel Arteta commented on a controversial goal by Bruno Fernandes that stemmed from a misjudged free-kick wall distance. Instead of criticizing the referee, Arteta acknowledged Fernandes' skill in capitalizing on the situation. He noted the importance of each match in their title chase against Liverpool, who lead by 15 points. Despite a strong first half, Arteta lamented the team’s missed chances and the critical need for better execution in the final moments of play, recognizing that one key mistake allowed Manchester United to secure the advantage.
Arteta acknowledged Fernandes' cleverness in taking advantage of the wall being incorrectly placed, while reflecting on Arsenal's need to improve the final actions in their game.
Reflecting on the title race, Arteta noted that the urgency is high, emphasizing that every match is crucial for their chances despite Liverpool's current lead.
Arteta stated, "Football is for clever people. I've not seen the goal back... Anthony is the ref, he makes that decision." This highlights the acceptance of the game’s challenges.
He expressed frustration over their performance, indicating, "we lacked a little bit in the last 15-20 meters... Unfortunately, one long ball... we give it away."
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