Arsenal had been with out England worldwide Declan Rice who was dominated out by way of damage whereas Jurrien Timber, though named on the bench, was not match sufficient to function.
“We missed half of the crew once more and you’ll nonetheless [come back] from 2-0 at Anfield,” Arteta stated.
“We performed the best way we performed, got here again and possibly ought to have gained it, and on the finish possibly misplaced it with one thing that was in our fingers.
“If we wish to actually win it, the consistency stage [has to be there] for 95 minutes. I do not like to speak concerning the gamers that aren’t right here and excuses. I’m disillusioned.”
Arsenal have now gained simply certainly one of their final six Premier League matches and wish to choose up factors throughout their ultimate two fixtures to safe second place. Two factors are additionally wanted to make sure of a top-five end and Champions League qualification.
After lacking out on the title to Manchester Metropolis by two factors final season, the Gunners are 15 factors adrift of champions Liverpool this time.
Having reached 84 factors in 2022-23 and 89 factors in 2023-24, Arsenal will finish this marketing campaign with a most of 74 factors. Arteta admitted earlier this week that his aspect have gone backwards within the league.
“I’ve full belief in all my gamers and we’ve full readability in what we wish to do,” Arteta added.
“Will probably be a tricky recreation [against Newcastle] and we wish to safe the Champions League and the second spot as effectively. It’s a huge alternative.
“In case you can’t be the very best, then you must be the very best of the remainder.
“That is essential. Once more right this moment we performed with 10 males, half of our crew injured, and a few of them enjoying when they need to not, and nonetheless we carried out in a method we’ve completed for seven or eight months.
“That’s what we’ve to demand from ourselves.”
