Mikel Arteta encouraged after meeting in wake of Arsenal’s defeat to Man UtdBy Philip Duncan, Press AssociationMikel Arteta has revealed he called his players for a meeting to “bring down the temperature” – and pleaded with Arsenal’s anxious fanbase to “jump on the fun boat” – in the wake of their defeat to Manchester United. Arsenal’s Premier League title tilt was dealt a blow following a 3-2 loss to United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. And Arteta said: “The reaction since United has been excellent. “It was so encouraging and beautiful, because what came out of there (the meeting) is very simple. And when asked if that could be playing on the supporters’ minds – some of whom booed at the final whistle following the loss to United – Arteta replied: “It’s a possibility but we cannot control that.

Source: Irish Independent January 27, 2026 20:42 UTC