Arsenal's ambitions for their first trophy of the season were dashed after a 2-0 defeat against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, culminating in a 4-0 aggregate loss. Despite remaining competitive in the Premier League and Champions League, the team faces criticism for not securing any silverware since the 2020 FA Cup. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the need for efficiency in matches and expressed disappointment in not reinforcing the squad with a striker during the transfer window, highlighting the team's current reliance on Kai Havertz as their primary offensive option.
"You need to be on the day very efficient. That is what takes you close to winning trophies and today we weren't," said boss Mikel Arteta.
"For how good this team have been, for the squad that Mikel Arteta has built, they had a lot of joy, but they haven't won anything," said Matt Upson.
Arsenal are the second top scorers in the Premier League this season with 49 goals - but they need a striker, a talisman up front.
Arteta admitted he was "disappointed" that they "haven't achieved it" after failing to secure a new striker in the transfer window.
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