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Six Arsenal players “didn’t turn up” in their crucial 2-1 loss to Manchester City, according to former Premier League striker Troy Deeney. This defeat at the Etihad Stadium puts Arsenal’s title hopes in jeopardy, with City now just three points behind and a game in hand.
Erling Haaland's decisive strike in the second half overshadowed Kai Havertz’s equalizer, who capitalized on a Gianluigi Donnarumma error after Rayan Cherki’s stunning opener. Arsenal struggled to convert several key chances, leading to Deeney's scathing assessment of the team's performance. He pointed fingers at Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Martin Odegaard, Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie, and even Declan Rice for their lackluster showing.
Deeney warns that the fallout on social media will be significant, predicting an "epic meltdown" from Arsenal fans. He highlights the upcoming fixtures against Newcastle, Fulham, West Ham, Burnley, and Crystal Palace as potential pitfalls, especially given current form.
Amidst their Premier League struggles, Deeney suggests Mikel Arteta may need to prioritize between the league and the Champions League to avoid a trophyless season. With mounting pressure, Arsenal's path forward looks more challenging than ever.
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