Arteta admits West Ham defeat one of most frustrating nights at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta recognized that Arsenal was not efficient enough in scoring goals, as their chances of winning the championship were ruined by an unexpected 2-0 loss against West Ham on their home turf.

Arsenal lost to West Ham after goals were scored by Tomas Soucek and Konstantinos Mavrapanos. This defeat halted their chance to take the top spot in the Premier League from Liverpool and also failed to increase their lead from Manchester City. Arsenal had a frustrating game, taking 30 shots compared to West Ham’s five. This loss might lead to the discussion about whether Arsenal should sign a new striker in January.

Arteta expressed disappointment over their recent football match, stating that despite generating many opportunities, their result was unsatisfactory. He acknowledged that their opponents were superior in both attack and defense, and emphasized the importance of continuing to generate chances. Despite taking 30 shots, they were unable to score, and Arteta deemed their dominance over the game unparalleled.

Today's victory is not just about winning the game. In football, the team's performance plays a crucial role in determining the outcome of the game. Our team has always generated great performance, and we have won games against Brighton and Liverpool via our fantastic performance. Today, our team has given a remarkable performance, and we truly deserve this victory.

Arteta didn't want to talk much about the first goal West Ham scored, because even after the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) checked it, they couldn't confirm if the ball went past the goal line before Jarrod Bowen passed it to Soucek. The camera angles didn't provide clear evidence.

Arteta stated that he hasn't witnessed the incident being referred to and there remains uncertainty regarding it. He expressed frustration that modern technology could not provide a definitive answer. However, he acknowledged that there are no options to change the outcome now. Arteta also mentioned that if the available technology isn't capable of providing a clear solution, then the team needs to focus on generating more opportunities to win the game.

David Moyes was very pleased with West Ham's performance in their recent football match as they were able to show excellent resistance and efficiency, which led them to secure the sixth position in the competition. The coach referred to it as a fantastic defensive strategy and highlighted the outstanding structure, organization, and discipline demonstrated by his team. He also recognized the formidable efforts made by their opponents, Arsenal, but emphasized the value of defending in football. In addition, Moyes mentioned how Arsenal was renowned for their great defense in the past, which is a critical aspect of the sport.

West Ham's only worry was when Lucas Paqueta hobbled off with a knee injury in the first half of the match. Meanwhile, Kurt Zouma, the team's captain, was not present in the central defence.