Mikel Arteta challenges Arsenal to 'show character' after title hopes take hit

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta snaps back at Gabriel Martinelli question after Aston Villa defeat

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta had a notably short fuse during his post-match media duties following Sunday's shock 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa that has dented Arsenal's title hopes

Mikel Arteta challenges Arsenal to 'show character' after title hopes take hit

Mikel Arteta urged his wounded Arsenal stars to show character and leadership after their Premier League title challenge suffered a blow in a 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Gary Neville questions Mikel Arteta decision after Aston Villa beat Arsenal

Gary Neville was on commentary duty for Arsenal v Aston Villa (Picture: Sky Sports) Gary Neville questioned Mikel Arteta’s tactics after Aston Villa beat Arsenal but still gave the Gunners a glimmer of hope as they chase the Premier League title. Villa scored two late goals to put a huge dent in Arsenal’s title hopes and boost their own chances of qualifying for the Champions League. The entertaining clash in north London was goalless after 83 m…

Arteta tells Arsenal to ‘stand up and be counted’ after title blow

Aston Villa claimed a 2-0 win at the title hopefuls following late goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins

Arteta challenges Arsenal: stand up, be counted

Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal players to stand up and ensure one result does not wreck their season after Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium.