Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta spoke in a press conference following the 3-2 defeat against Manchester United in the top match of the 23rd round of the English Premier League, held at the Emirates Stadium.

The coach said: "First, we must congratulate Manchester United on their win. The match unfolded in a very strange way. We were completely in control during the first 30 minutes and scored a goal, then we gave them a goal that changed the momentum and energy of the game. After that, our level with the ball dropped, and then they scored two goals from outstanding individual moments. In big matches, you need such moments."

He added: "We carried some negativity with us, but when we came back to a 2-2 draw, I felt the match was reignited. Then came one long ball, one pass, and Cunha scored, which was a very painful blow. The players have given us a lot of joy and great performances, and they deserve to be reminded of how good they are."

He continued: "We must learn from this match. Defeats are part of the path to victories, and we must accept them and remind the players of their value. When you don't win, draw, or lose, that's when the spirit of solidarity and unity should emerge."

He concluded: "To reach what we aspire to, defeats are part of this journey for us, as is the case with any team. We need to execute the small details better than we did today, but for some goals, credit must also be given to the opponent."