"Excuses mean you cannot grow or move forward." Mikel Arteta learned many lessons from his former mentor but seems to have disregarded that particular pearl of wisdom. Arsenal's increasingly beleaguered boss blamed the "tricky" ball used in the Carabao Cup after his side's wayward performance in a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday.

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Mikel Arteta admits it was “not good” to see swathes of Arsenal supporters leave the Emirates Stadium early during Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle. The Gunners now have a mountain to climb after a 2-0 loss at home against Eddie Howe’s side if they are to reach March’s final.

Emmanuel Petit has identified the three signings Mikel Arteta needs to make in January to kick-start Arsenal’s season and admits he is getting ‘frustrated’ and ‘annoyed’ by Gabriel Martinelli. The Gunners are struggling to show the consistency that enabled them to rival Manchester City for the Premier League title over the past two seasons.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is personally very eager for the Gunners to go and negotiate a deal for a highly-rated forward in January.