Mikel Arteta Not Sure about Arsenal’s Trophy Chances: Manchester United were reduced to ten men on the hour mark, but still managed to see off Arsenal in a penalty shootout to book their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has now admitted he is unsure whether he could deliver a silverware this season.
The Spaniard admitted he is uncertain if he will be able to deliver a trophy for Arsenal after seeing his side eliminated from the FA Cup by holders Manchester United at the Emirates.
A crestfallen Arteta described the defeat as “incredible”.
Amorim’s United played half of a thrilling third-round tie with 10 men, with Diogo Dalot dismissed moments after Bruno Fernandes had put the visitors ahead.
Brazilian striker Gabriel equalized for the Gunners before skipper Martin Odegaard was denied from the penalty spot by Altay Bayindir, who also made a string of fine saves to take the match to extra time before denying Kai Havertz in a 5-3 shootout win.
“Are we going to win big trophies? I don’t know,” Arteta said.
“But playing like this, there are very few teams in the world that can play at that level.
“It is incredible how you don’t win that game. The dominance, the superiority and everything that we did to try to win the game and we didn’t get what we deserved. We go home extremely sad but I cannot be proud of my players.”
Arsenal are 2nd in the Premier League with 40 points after 20 games, six adrift of leaders Liverpool who have played a game less.
The Gunners are also 3rd in the Champions League with 13 points after six matches as a place in the knockout stages is almost assured.
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