Well, damn. Arteta made ten changes from the team that beat Chelsea, and it showed. We started well enough, with Eddie Nketieh scoring a very nice goal (according to the commentators), but our keeper slipped and then fouled Danny Welbeck in the area and he scored the penalty. In the second half, they got two impressive goals on counters and weathered the pressure our guys brought to bear. Arteta did not seem much put out by the result, and in truth this competition has never been one that Arsenal has taken seriously. But losing any game damages confidence. Spuds also lost, to Forest. I guess we didn't need more fixtures, but I would have been happier had we won this.
Crystal Palace lost to Newcastle 0-0 3-2 on penalty kicks in the FA Cup. Losing on penalty kicks always sucks. .
ReplyDeleteParticularly when you miss three of them. I'm beginning to dislike Newcastle. If it wasn't for Eddie Howe and Joe Willock, I'd hate 'em.
DeleteThey have a great incentive program for their players. If they don't play well, they will be invited to visit the embassy.
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