Arteta blames players after Arsenal were held by 10-man Fulham

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta was left frustrated after his side drew 2-2 with Fulham at home.

A late goal by João Palhinha saw 10-man Fulham secure a draw against the Gunners at the Emirates.

After the game, Arteta was furious with his players for giving the game away.

ALSO READ: Shaky Arsenal survive late Forest flurry

Arteta left frustrated after Arsenal draw

“Right from the beginning, we gave an incredible goal away. You make life really difficult for yourself. But the team reacted really well. We dominated the game and created countless chances and should have scored five, six, seven goals easily,” said Arteta as per Express.

ALSO READ: BREAKING: Harry Kane finally leaves Spurs after 18 years

“And when you have done the most difficult thing which is to get back ahead against a team that is well organised, you have to defend your box from one corner. It is the only chance they have and you get punished,” Arteta added.

Arsenal still in the hunt for league title

ALSO READ: BREAKING: Harry Kane finally leaves Spurs after 18 years

The Spaniard lashed out at some of his players for missing several chances.

“We have to show another level of commitment and desire and [wanting to win] ‘over my dead body’. With 10 men, you cannot concede a goal,” Arteta.

ALSO READ: Foster EPL debut ends in a 3-0 defeat against Man City

Arsenal similarly lost the league last season. The Gunners were on top for the majority of last season but a lapse of concentration in key games towards the end cost them the Premier League title.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLES BY ELIOT MAHLASE