Arteta on Arsenal's Shock Defeat: 'Happened in a Really Strange Way'

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Firstpost•26-01-2026, 19:00
Arteta on Arsenal's Shock Defeat: 'Happened in a Really Strange Way'
- •Arsenal suffered their first home defeat of the season, losing 2-3 to Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.
- •Arsenal initially led with Lisandro Martinez's own goal but conceded two quick goals to Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu.
- •Mikel Merino equalized for Arsenal in the 84th minute, but Matheus Cunha scored the winner for United just three minutes later.
- •Arteta criticized his team for 'dropping the standard' after a dominant start and allowing United's 'magic moments'.
- •Manchester United, under interim manager Michael Carrick, secured their second consecutive win, moving into the top four.
Why It Matters: Arteta attributes Arsenal's surprising loss to Manchester United to a drop in standards after a strong start.
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