Artita: This was the difference between us and Newcastle, and it was a painful day
Arsenal coach Michel Arteta appeared in press statements after the 2-0 loss to Newcastle, in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final, knowing that the first leg ended with the same result.
The coach said: "We had momentum in the first half and we did not take advantage of it. They immediately scored and changed the momentum.
He added: "They were more efficient than us in the penalty area and this is the difference in the match, you should be very effective a day and this brings you closer to winning titles, and today we were not so."
He concluded: "Today is painful and tomorrow a different day."
The coach said: "We had momentum in the first half and we did not take advantage of it. They immediately scored and changed the momentum.
He added: "They were more efficient than us in the penalty area and this is the difference in the match, you should be very effective a day and this brings you closer to winning titles, and today we were not so."
He concluded: "Today is painful and tomorrow a different day."