Arteta error, Havertz, Son miss: The five moments that (probably) cost Arsenal the title

Arsenal have been near-perfect in the run-in but will miss out on the Premier League title – unless Manchester City slip up at home to West Ham on the final day. That is unlikely, to say the very least.

During an experimental start to the season, Arteta started Thomas Partey at right-back, Benjamin White and William Saliba at centre-back, and Jakub Kiwior on the left against Fulham. With Aaron Ramsdale in goal, Andreas Pereira scored in the opening minute via a speculative effort from long range. Silva’s men were in front for 69 minutes, conceding two goals in as many minutes before going down to 10 men in the 83rd minute.

After getting back on track with a comfortable 2-0 win at home to Brighton, they picked up a very respectable 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield, a match in which a bizarre decision went their way this time after Martin Odegaard decided to do a mix of breakdancing and basketball dribbling in his own box.

This is probably the least pivotal out of all five ‘moments’, but Arsenal have been so good this season that it was worth a mention. The ball was also possibly out of play. I guess all of this could have been avoided had David Raya claimed Joe Willock’s cross.Sometimes a crucial miss will haunt you for months and that will be the case with Leandro Trossard’s against Aston Villa in the 2-0 defeat at the Emirates, Arsenal’s only defeat in 2024.

Aston Villa F365 Features Fulham Home Page Manchester City Newcastle United Premier League Mikel Arteta

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Arsenal: Arteta advice ‘boosted’ Havertz’s ‘confidence’ as ex-Chelsea man lauds Gunners bossArsenal standout Kai Havertz has lauded head coach Mikel Arteta, who has managed to 'boost his confidence' as this season has progressed.
Source: F365 - 🏆 5. / 97 Read more »

Watch bizarre ‘own goal for the ages’ that saw non-league club blow chances of promotion to EFL...How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important player
Source: TheSun - 🏆 64. / 61 Read more »

Tottenham vs Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Gunners travel to fierce North London rivals as Prem title race heats up...How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important player
Source: TheSun - 🏆 64. / 61 Read more »

Kai Havertz awkwardly made to watch controversial Arsenal penalty on live TV after Bournemouth boss claims...How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important player
Source: TheSun - 🏆 64. / 61 Read more »

Ben White’s agent defends Arsenal star over England snub and says ‘people don’t know what’s going on in per...How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important player
Source: TheSun - 🏆 64. / 61 Read more »

Arsenal told signing Chelsea star who Arteta ‘likes’ would ‘help’ Gunners ‘win the title next year’Arsenal have been encouraged to sign Ukraine international Mykhaylo Mudryk from rivals Chelsea as he'd boost their Premier League title chances.
Source: F365 - 🏆 5. / 97 Read more »