Mikel Arteta does not like excuses, never really has, but even he cannot pretend the numbers are not brutal. After Arsenal's nerve-shredding 2-2 draw against Sunderland , with Brian Bobbley netting a last-minute goal, reported by SoftFootball , the boss finally admitted what everyone's been thinking: this injury crisis is getting ridiculous.
Arteta said, his voice carrying a mix of pride and frustration, in a post shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account :
In a post-match conference video shared by Arsenal on their official X account , he was asked about their streak of not conceding goals coming to an end. He did not point fingers, instead praising his squad. He said, highlighting their grit and determination despite the challenges: