EFL Cup, Mikel Arteta and Arsenal

Mikel Arteta faces more ball controversy in Arsenal's FA Cup clash with Man Utd
"Excuses mean you cannot grow or move forward." Mikel Arteta learned many lessons from his former mentor but seems to have disregarded that particular pearl of wisdom. Arsenal's increasingly beleaguered boss blamed the "tricky" ball used in the Carabao Cup after his side's wayward performance in a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday.
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal can still win semi-final if they adapt to ‘tricky’ Carabao Cup ball
Mikel Arteta lamented Arsenal’s inefficiency in front of goal compared to Newcastle and Alexander Isak, but backed his players to turn around the 2-0 Carabao Cup deficit – so long as they adapt to the “tricky” ball being used in the competition.
Revealed: 4 bizarre Mikel Arteta excuses after complaining of Carabao Cup match ball vs Newcastle
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta blamed the match ball for his team's loss to Newcastle United last night, joining in the long list of his weird excuses.
'Mikel Arteta needs to replace Arsenal star - he's starting to annoy me'
Emmanuel Petit has identified the three signings Mikel Arteta needs to make in January to kick-start Arsenal’s season and admits he is getting ‘frustrated’ and ‘annoyed’ by Gabriel Martinelli. The Gunners are struggling to show the consistency that enabled them to rival Manchester City for the Premier League title over the past two seasons.
EFL defend Carabao Cup ball after Mikel Arteta's complaint
The EFL have defended the ball used in Carabao Cup matches after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta suggested it may have been a factor in defeat to the Newcastle.
Did Mikel Arteta really blame the ball for Arsenal’s defeat by Newcastle?
The Telegraph’s claim that Mikel Arteta blamed the Carabao Cup ball for Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle lacks nuance, oversimplifying his analysis of missed chances, but is anyone surprised?Arteta
Carabao Cup hit back at Mikel Arteta with savage post for blaming their ball for Newcastle loss
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta appeared to blame the ball for their Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle. Carabao Cup hit back at the Gunners boss with a cheeky post.
Arteta Mocked By League Cup Organisers After 'Tricky' Ball Excuse
League Cup organisers have poked fun at Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal manager suggested the "tricky" match ball played a part in his side's defeat by Newcastle.
EFL responds to Arteta’s comment about their ball
Mikel Arteta raised eyebrows when he suggested that Arsenal struggled in their first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final because of the quality of the ball.
Official EFL response to Mikel Arteta blaming match ball for Arsenal defeat to Newcastle United
Mikel Arteta made headlines when blaming the match ball when Arsenal lost 2-0 at home to Newcastle United. As always, the Gunners boss looking for excuses when his team lose, rather than graciously accepting the defeat.
EFL Hit Back at Mikel Arteta For Claims About the Ball in Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle
Mikel Arteta has come under fire for his comments regarding the ball in Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Newcastle - and the EFL have now had their say.
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