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Arteta left frustrated after Pickford thwarts Arsenal
Written by Sports Desk. Posted in EPL. | 14 December 2024 | 557 Views
Tags: Football, Arsenal, Everton

Mikel Arteta was adamant Arsenal should have taken three points after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton at the Emirates Stadium.

Arteta's side have drawn consecutive Premier League games for the first time since April 2023 and have now won only eight of their 16 league matches this season.

The Gunners dominated in terms of chances, accumulating an expected goals figure of 1.42 from 13 shots, but were frustrated by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and the Toffees' stubborn backline.

Arteta said: "It's very disappointing not to win the game. We fully deserved to win the game.

"We conceded no shots and we dominated play. When we generated big chances we didn’t score a goal.

"It doesn't matter [that Everton had 10 days to prepare]. Look at the intensity we generated in the second half.

"We dominated the game so much."

Pickford made five saves, with a superb, instinctive stop from Bukayo Saka's volley early in the second half a standout.

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