Arteta Admits Arsenal Were “Nowhere Near Good Enough” After Wolves Draw
Wolverhampton Wanderers staged a dramatic comeback to hold Arsenal F.C. to a 2–2 draw at Molineux Stadium — and manager Mikel Arteta did not hide his frustration after the final whistle.
The Gunners surrendered a two-goal lead in a match that could prove costly in the Premier League title race, raising fresh concerns about consistency.
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Arteta: “We Have to Blame Ourselves”
Speaking after the match, Arteta was direct in his assessment.
The Arsenal boss said his team were “nowhere near their best” after the break and admitted they allowed Wolves back into the game through poor game management.
“We have to blame ourselves. When you are 2–0 up, you have to control the game much better than we did,” Arteta said.
According to post-match coverage by Sky Sports, Arteta stressed that Arsenal must show stronger mentality in decisive moments.
He added:
“If we want to compete at the highest level, these standards must be higher.”
Bukayo Saka: “The Dressing Room Is Very Flat”
Goalscorer Bukayo Saka also spoke honestly about the result.
Saka, who opened the scoring, admitted the mood in the dressing room was one of disappointment.
“The dressing room is very flat. We know we dropped our standards.”
Match reaction analysis from BBC Sport highlighted Arsenal’s defensive lapses in the second half.
Despite the setback, Saka insisted Arsenal still believe in their title chances.
Wolves Show Resilience
Wolves manager Rob Edwards praised his team’s fighting spirit after coming from two goals down.
The comeback at Molineux was described by analysts at The Guardian as a “turning point moment” in the game.
Wolves’ late equaliser sparked wild celebrations among the home supporters and could prove crucial in their season ambitions.
What This Means for the Title Race
The draw could have serious implications for Arsenal’s Premier League campaign.
Dropping points after leading comfortably raises concerns about composure under pressure — something Arteta will want to fix immediately.
With rivals gaining momentum, Arsenal must respond strongly in upcoming fixtures.
For Wolves, the result injects confidence and belief as they continue their fight.
Match Reaction Summary
• Arteta accepts responsibility for dropped points
• Saka admits dressing room disappointment
• Wolves praised for resilience
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