Arsenal’s Arteta on Everton loss: We were just not good enough

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta lambasted his side's performance after Everton struck twice in the final 11 minutes to end an eight-game winless run with a 2-1 victory over the Gunners.

Arteta's men have passed up a huge opportunity to move into the EPL's Top 4 after blowing the lead at Manchester United and Goodison Park over the past five days.

Another night of frustration looked in store for the Toffees as Richarlison had two goals marginally ruled out by VAR for offside either side of Martin Odegaard's opener for the Gunners. But Richarlison was not to be denied a third time when he headed home before Demarai Gray smashed home a thunderous strike in stoppage time for a deserved win.

"I didn't like [first half performance]," said Arteta. "There was no penetration, no threat, totally the contrary of what we are trying to do. It wasn't good enough. What I want is more from my team. Today we had the game under control and we have to find a way to win. In the Premier League when the game is there you have to kill it. When you have big chances you have to put them in the net."

Meanwhile, Tottenham's plans for a busy period of games have been hurt by a Coronavirus outbreak at the club. A number of first-team players and two members of the coaching staff have tested positive ahead of further PCR tests on Tuesday.

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