Arteta: "Everything went wrong from the first minute."

Arteta was clearly disappointed with how Arsenal collapsed against Man City.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says "everything went wrong from the first minute" as they were beaten 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Manchester City ran riot over the Gunners as goals from Raheem Sterling, Kevin de Bruyne, and Phill Foden handed the homeside three points.

David Luiz's mistakes also played a part in their defeat but all in all, they were below par especially in the second half at the Etihad.

After the loss, manager Arteta told Sky Sports: "Everything went wrong from the first minute. Every possible accident that could have happened hopefully happened today."

When asked if the lengthy lay-off was a reason behind the injuries, he said: "If they were muscular injuries, maybe yes. But these ones I don't think so."

On David Luiz's clumsy performance, the Spaniard replied: "He is someone that is very honest and straight forward. My opinion on David Luiz hasn't changed. It won't change because he had a difficult performance tonight."

On leaving Mesut Ozil out of the squad, he said "It was a tactical reason."

Regarding the 'Black Lives Matter' support, the 38-year-old said: "I think it is bringing everyone back together again in a very strong message."

Arsenal are winless in their last 26 Premier League away games against fellow ‘big six’ opposition (D10 L16).

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