‘Extremely sad’ Mikel Arteta left unsure over Arsenal trophy hopes after Man Utd loss
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mikel Arteta admitted he is uncertain if he will be able to deliver a trophy for Arsenal after seeing his side dumped out of the FA Cup by holders Manchester United at the Emirates – a defeat he described as “incredible”. Arsenal’s early exit comes just four days after they were dealt a blow in their bid to reach the Carabao Cup final following a 2-0 opening-leg last-four defeat against Newcastle. We go home extremely sad but I cannot be prouder of my players.” Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus went down injured during the clash Asked how damaging the past few days could be to Arsenal’s season, Arteta, whose side host Tottenham in the Premier League on Wednesday, said: “I understand the point but it has been a remarkable week when you understand what we did again today after what happened three days ago and what we did to two of the best teams in the moment right now. The worrying factor is the feeling that he had, and the pain that he was in.” For United, their progression to the fourth round, and a meeting against Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester – comes after an impressive 2-2 draw at Liverpool and Bayindir facing criticism for his display in United’s 4-3 Carabao Cup defeat by Tottenham last month.