Really sad day – Mikel Arteta rues tame end to Arsenal’s title challengeBy Jonathan Veal, PAMikel Arteta was apologetic as he reflected on a “really sad day” after Arsenal’s faint Premier League title hopes were ended by a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest. No team has spent more time on top of the table and not won the league, which left Arteta crestfallen. “Really sad day, a lot of difficult emotions, we lost the game, we lost the championship after 10 and a half months fighting for it and nine and a half months almost on top of it,” he said. Goalscorer Taiwo Awoniyi, right, celebrates after Nottingham Forest secured their Premier League status. “A brilliant day for the players and an equally great day for the supporters and one we deserved.

Source: Irish Independent May 21, 2023 02:56 UTC