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Mikel Arteta cites technical errors in Arsenal's struggles against Brighton

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:27 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Mikel Arteta cites technical errors in Arsenal's struggles against Brighton

Summary

Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment after Arsenal's lackluster performance against Brighton on September 20, 2026. He noted that his team struggled with physicality, losing key duels and failing to maintain control in midfield. Arteta acknowledged several technical errors that contributed to the match's difficulties but emphasized the team's overall positive start to the season despite this setback. He attributed part of the team's performance issues to the late return of players following the World Cup. Arsenal will seek to learn from this loss moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Arteta claims his team was dominated in physical challenges.
•Arsenal's midfield control diminished during the match.
•The squad had many late returns after the World Cup.
•Arteta aims for players to learn from technical mistakes.
•Despite the setback, he praises the team's season start.

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10:27 AMYahoo Sports — Technical errors and no tenacity

What they're saying

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Since taking charge in 2019, Mikel Arteta has made a point of reiterating how much he values physicality and the demands he puts on his side to win duels. Arteta said he was "extremely disappointed" as his side were "very far" from doing the basics he expected, with uncertainty in defence, a loss of midfield control and lack of attacking creativity. "Sometimes there were some technical errors very much involved that opened us up in a really difficult way, but that's something to learn."
— Yahoo Sports

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