The lack of advanced edge of Arsenal was again visible when they left the Carabao Cup with a whimmer when Gary Neville called them “toothless” in attack.
Newcastle reached the Carabao Cup final after a 2-0 semi-final second legs in Arsenal contributed to a 4-0 aggregated victory.
De Gunners – who have been criticized for not signing an attacker in the transfer window of January – created only 0.94 in expected goals in a competition where they had to win with two or more goals to keep their domestic trophy -hoping this season alive eliminated from the FA Cup.
The only major trophy of Arsenal under Mikel Arteta remains the FA Cup 2020. They are eliminated from the subsequent 13 Cup competitions they participated, excluding this year's Champions League, and still have to reach a final under the Spaniard.
The mostly dominant combination of Gabriel and William Saliba could not contain Alexander Isak in Newcastle striker, which had already excluded a goal when his shot had channeled the post of the post and allowed Jacob Murphy to open the score.
Neville, about co-commentary duty for Sky Sports, said that ISAK's performance has emphasized how Tame Arsenal is compared to forward areas.
He said: “This has shown a huge spotlight on the toothlessness of the forward players of Arsenal compared to what we see on the other side of the field.”
When asked if they should strengthen in the summer, he said: “That's a fact. They must.
“I didn't support them in the window in the window, finding the player they want, I understand that.
“But when the bid went for Ollie Watkins, they send a message to the rest of the team, which are not good enough at the front … This game confirms it.”
Arteta: To win trophies, you must be effective in boxes
Mikel Arteta speaks in his press conference:
“We had so many expectations to turn this around, but we never got a momentum despite the fact that we had a number of big moments in the first half. We did not capitalize and the next action they scored. The match shifted then. We had to Then we remain cool to score a goal, but we did not succeed in doing that.
“If you want to win trophies, you have to be effective in the boxes. We played two games against them and not [been effective]. In general, that was the most important difference. Today we were a bit restless when the game became more chaotic, we normally composed more, but we missed a bit.
“We knew that this would be a high intensity and emotionally it was a different game to believe that we could get there. And before we expected the game to get away from us.
“We have to swallow this – it is a difficult one. We had a lot of expectation. There is nothing that we can do now – we had to do it on the field. Now we have to look ahead. It is a painful one. Must charge in Dubai, because because because We have a lot to play for.
“Errors are part of football, but we are usually super consistent and composed, but today we have given them hope. We allowed them to run and we were vulnerable – they are a dangerous team when they could do that. “
Merson: Newcastle destroyed Arsenal – but no pressure on Arteta
Paul Merson from Sky Sports:
'You have to give Newcastle full credit. I thought Newcastle was excellent, but you are talking about two legs here. This is not a one -time game where Newcastle can be lucky or someone is sent or there is a big, big mistake.
“This was more than two legs and they destroyed Arsenal, really 4-0 on aggregate. Arsenal did not show up. I know they will win 4-0, but if Odegaard scores with his right foot, it's a different game .
“Arsenal must remain more consistent. The game of the man City was excellent, but you are coming to Newcastle, it will be a difficult game. They are not doing well in St James' park. They didn't do well for one while.
“And I think people underestimate Newcastle. I thought Arsenal could win the game with the strange goal, but I am looking forward to it that Newcastle would continue.
“But I thought they were a bit not respected, Newcastle. I think people thought, Arsenal came here, score, and then they are going to steam them – they have lost Bournemouth, they lost at home to Fulham. But that wasn't The case.
“I don't think there is busy on Arteta. They have been stable in the competition. They are second. The worst thing is that they can finish second. They can still win, but at least they will finish second. The latter Two years second.
“It is easy to look at it now and go – oh, second, second, second, perhaps again this season. But in the last 10, 15 years before, Arsenal never looked like winning the competition. They are We can't forget that in it.
“But because they won 5-1 against Man City, I think it's a bit covered about the cracks of this result. They will say they are concentrating on the competition and this is not really the big trophy we want.
“But there are not many trophies that you can win. And this was a big chance, especially more than two legs. I thought they ruined it after the first stage. But they should beat Newcastle in two legs.”
Analysis: Havertz Pocket by Newcastle Defenders
Sky Sports' Lewis Jones:
This was a night to celebrate Newcastle, but you can't ignore how bad Arsenal was in attack. Tandless. Oh so toothless.
Kai Havertz did not offer much with his hold-up and was full. He only registered one shot in the game, created no opportunities and his passing accuracy in the last third part of 37.5 percent emphasized how Newcastle's backline had him in their pocket. In the meantime, the broad players were not given room to work. Again, the home team earned the honor for that, but this was not the first time this season that Arsenal did not have deceit and inspiration due to open play.
With the fixed piece destroyed by the defensive organization of Newcastle, Arsenal did not offer a serious target threat for large parts – as their expected goals of 0.94 suggest. It was tame. And there were not many options for Arteta to unleash his bank.
It was the same old story.
Redknapp: Which Arsenal players can hurt you?
Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp:
“It can show you how to change football: one moment that you beat Manchester City and then you will be completely humiliated by Newcastle. Newcastle were the better side about the two games, they were tactically better and a little more astute and Streetwise. Arsenal could 'it was not dealing with them.
“Apart from Odegaard's big chance, who else was going to do something? Who was going to open the door or create the magic? What they miss is pace to walk without bukayo Saka. If you play against Arsenal, they are happy to have it on your feet because they are not after. “
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