Arteta Explains Reasons for Draw Against Brentford
Friday 13-02-2026
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta appeared in a press conference following the 1-1 draw against Brentford in the 26th round of the English Premier League.

The coach said in his speech: "The match witnessed some remarkable moments. We started the game without the control and dominance we were aiming for, but then we regained our rhythm and had opportunities to score."

He added: "We started the second half brilliantly. We scored a goal and then dominated the game, but after that, the match became chaotic."

He emphasized: "Once you start giving the opponent a free kick or two, the ball moves to the flanks and can be thrown out for a throw-in, and then the situation becomes disastrous. They can throw the ball from anywhere on the field. When you get into this game, it's hard to get out of it."

He continued: "They are historically one of the best teams in the league [in set pieces], and this year they have improved in long throw-ins. They pose a real threat and are difficult to defend against."

He concluded: "We gave the opponent free kicks that cannot be overlooked. We should have been calmer to overcome them. We wanted to win, so we feel like we lost two points. It's a significant loss. We will keep trying."

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