Mikel Arteta has blamed Arsenal's second-half performance for their unexpected capitulation in a 2-2 draw against bottom-of-the-table Wolves, claiming they "deserved" to lose points at Molineux. The draw leaves Arsenal exposed, with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City now trailing by just five points with a game in hand. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTAfter the match, Arsenal boss Arteta lambasted his team for their second-half display in the Midlands. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTEnsure our latest sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTArsenal's draw at Molineux marked yet another occasion where they have let leads slip away.

Source: Express February 18, 2026 23:17 UTC