Now we have to look forward – first of all, I think this is going to be a painful one – and when we’re in Dubai, recharge and go again because we still have a lot to play

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has reflected on their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The Gunners travelled to St James Park on Wednesday night trailing 2-0 from the first leg.

Newcastle couldn’t resist taking a thinly veiled dig at Mikel Arteta after Arsenal were humbled at St James’ Park and slumped to a 2-0 defeat in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The Gunners faced an uphill task to overturn a 2-0 deficit after their profligate finishing in the first game was punished by Alexander Isak and Anthony