Arsenal's quest for their first Premier League title since 2004 faced another roadblock as they secured a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Despite having a game in hand, the Gunners find themselves 15 points behind league leaders Liverpool. Manager Mikel Arteta addressed the growing gap but refused to concede the title race.
During the match, Declan Rice's 74th-minute goal canceled out Bruno Fernandes' opener, leaving both teams without a winner in a nail-biting finale. With the Premier League title aspirations at stake, Arsenal's failure to clinch victory added to Arteta's frustrations.
When questioned about Arsenal's decision not to sign a striker in January, Arteta dismissed any regrets, saying, "No, it's not about that," before walking away. His frustrations were evident as he departed early from his post-match interview with Sky Sports, particularly after being pressed about the widening gap with Liverpool.
"I don't want to say that. Today the frustration is that we haven't won the game. We know the urgency and we are obligated to win every single match if you want to have any chance of doing that. I don't think it is the right moment to talk about that." – Mikel Arteta
Arteta allowed one final question before leaving his media obligations, highlighting the tension surrounding Arsenal's current standing in the league. It was clear that his primary frustration lay in Arsenal not securing a win against Manchester United.
Meanwhile, midfielder Declan Rice expressed determination and confidence in the team's ability to push forward.
"Like the manager said, we'll keep going until the end of the season." – Declan Rice
Rice's statement reflects the team's resilience and commitment to fighting for every point until the season concludes.
Liverpool's consistent performance has been a significant factor in Arsenal's challenging position this season. Arsenal now faces a mammoth task of closing the 15-point gap with only a few matches remaining. However, with a game in hand, there remains a glimmer of hope for Arteta and his squad.
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