Arteta also noted that to win the Premier League, his lads must be at their best in every game, while also hoping for ‘luck’.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his frustration after his team missed the chance to open a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Thursday night.
The Gunners, who visited the Gtech Community Stadium for the Matchweek 26 encounter, were held to a 1-1 draw by their hosts, Brentford.
Noni Madueke opened the scoring for the visitors in the 61st minute, but Keane Lewis-Potter levelled the scores for the Bees 10 minutes later.
However, Martinelli missed a late chance to win it for Arsenal after his effort was saved by goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher.
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The result leaves the league leaders just four points above second-placed Manchester City with 12 games to go.
Speaking after the match, Arteta claimed “it wasn’t meant to be,” noting that to win the league, his lads must be at their best in every game, while hoping for “luck”.
“We had a massive chance in the end, one-v-one for Gabriel Martinelli, but it wasn’t meant to be,” he said.
Speaking on the title race, the Spanish tactician added: “We have to do our job and come to all these places like the rest of the teams.
“You have to be at your best every game and have the luck as well you need in games to conquer the three points each week.”
