Mikel Arteta
April 2026
Mikel Arteta apologised to Arsenal supporters after the loss to Bournemouth, admitting the performance was below the level required in a title race. The defeat gives Manchester City a chance to cut the gap, increasing the pressure before the direct meeting between the two sides. Arteta said the team had to accept the blow, apologise, and improve quickly. Current reporting says Arsenal remain top, but the Bournemouth defeat has damaged momentum at a point where every dropped point could reshape the title race.