Why Arsenal lost EPL title to Liverpool – Arteta

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has identified two key factors behind his team’s failure to secure the Premier League title this season: injuries and red cards.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Arteta reflected on a campaign that saw the Gunners once again fall short in their bid to dethrone Manchester City. Despite high expectations and a strong start, Arsenal were overtaken in the title race, with Arne Slot sensationally guiding Liverpool to Premier League glory in his debut season.

“This season, red cards and injuries, for sure,” Arteta said when asked to explain the reasons behind Arsenal’s title miss. The Gunners endured the highest number of red cards in the league—six in total—and were plagued by injuries, more than any other team in the division.

It marks the fifth consecutive season without a trophy for Arsenal under Arteta. The club also suffered semi-final exits in both the Champions League and Carabao Cup, and were eliminated from the FA Cup in the third round by Manchester United after a dramatic penalty shootout.