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Mikel Arteta Not Impressed by Arsenal’s Second-Half Display in Prague Victory

Arteta said Rice’s full 90 minutes was needed as Arsenal held on after a strong first half and a late Slavia Prague reply.

  • On Wednesday, Arsenal secured a 2-1 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague, with first-half goals from Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres establishing an early lead.
  • Despite a dominant opening 45 minutes, Arsenal struggled after halftime as Slavia created multiple chances and fired 17 shots, forcing the visitors to endure sustained pressure.
  • Manager Mikel Arteta played down fitness concerns regarding Declan Rice, who completed the full 90 minutes, stating, "The game required it, and he did."
  • Former Arsenal and England Women midfielder Karen Carney told TNT Sports that Rice's fatigue was concerning, saying, "when his energy goes I think they slightly fall apart."
  • Arteta accepted responsibility for Arsenal's structural breakdown, noting the difficulty of away matches in the Champions League while emphasizing the need to learn from the narrow escape.
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Mikel Arteta left unhappy with Arsenal's 'sloppy' Champions League win

The Gunners appeared to tire after half-time against Slavia Prague and conceded late on in a 2-1 win

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Mikel Arteta not impressed by Arsenal’s second-half display in Prague victory

The Gunners seemed to tire after the break and conceded late on in a 2-1 win.

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