Our best wasn't enough against Newcastle – Arsenal’s Thomas Partey
Thomas Partey
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey expressed that although the team put forth a commendable effort against Newcastle United on Saturday, they ultimately fell short, suffering a 1-0 loss at St. James’ Park.
Read full articleThis defeat marked Arsenal's second in three games, with Swedish striker Alexander Isak scoring the sole goal just 12 minutes into the match. Despite their attempts to equalize, the Gunners were unable to capitalize on their opportunities.
As a result of this loss, Mikel Arteta's team has slipped to fifth place in the Premier League, now accumulating 18 points.
“It’s a challenging venue to play at. They possess many quality players. We tried our hardest to change the outcome; unfortunately, we were unsuccessful.”
Looking ahead, Arsenal has two challenging fixtures before the international break, starting with an away match against Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday, followed by a Premier League clash with rivals Chelsea on Sunday.