Newcastle took the advantage in the Carabao Cup semi-final with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg at the Emirates as Mikel Arteta's side missed a host of chances to score

Mikel Arteta has made his feelings clear on Arsenal fans leaving early against Newcastle United during their crushing Carabao Cup defeat. Arsenal succumbed to Newcastle in their semi-final first-leg as Eddie Howe's side ran out 2-0 winners at the Emirates on Tuesday.

It was a first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal for Arsenal to forget as Alexander Isak's goal and assist powered Newcastle United to a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, but while Mikel Arteta gave Newcastle credit for their performance,

Mikel Arteta knew exactly where to pinpoint the blame for Arsenal's defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday night.Not a lack of effort, or skill or finesse - no, the Gunners boss was quick to blame the Puma

Mikel Arteta suggested the Carabao Cup match ball played a role in Arsenal's 2-0 semi-final defeat to Newcastle - despite the fact both teams used the same ball

Mikel Arteta has done a fine job since taking over at Arsenal in December 2019, but he’s come out with some bizarre excuses in that time. Being a Premier League manager is undoubtedly one of the most stressful jobs going and sometimes that becomes apparent during post-match interviews.

Ian Wright believes Mikel Arteta needs 'help' from the Arsenal board after the Gunners crashed to a 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday night. Goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon gave the Toon victory in north London in the first leg of their semi-final clash.

There are no depths that Mikel Arteta won’t sink to, rather than manning up and owning the defeat to Newcastle United at the Emirates. What an embarrassment he is as a manager. Always, always, full of excuses when Arsenal fail to win.