Manager Mikel Arteta revealed his sadness after Arsenal missed the chance to reach the Carabao Cup final.
Newcastle’s 2-0 triumph at St. James’ Park, duplicating their first-leg victory, ruined Arsenal’s hopes of a Wembley appearance.
In light of the narrow margins, Arteta speculated that if Martin Ødegaard’s initial attempt had not struck the post, the outcome of the match would have been different.
After the game, Arteta said, “I was really disappointed that we didn’t make Wembley and in the manner as well.”
“To be in the tie, we had a lot of faith and hope that we might build momentum in the game.
We had two chances in the first half where things may have turned out differently if we had scored a goal, but the ball went the other way and they scored, and then things became much more difficult. We didn’t have another chance, so we needed a goal right then.
“The game gradually began to slip away from us, and when we gave up the second goal, it was really, really difficult.”
“We never got that goal to give us some belief, generate certain expectations and momentum in the team.”