Mikel Arteta conceded Arsenal deserved criticism after their Premier League title hopes suffered a setback in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday.
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Arsenal appeared on course for victory after goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie put the league leaders firmly in control at Molineux. However, a late fightback allowed Wolves to snatch a point and reopen the title race.
Hugo Bueno pulled one goal back with a superb strike before teenage debutant Tom Edozie capitalised on a defensive mix-up between goalkeeper David Raya and defender Gabriel Magalhães to equalise deep into stoppage time.
The result handed renewed hope to second-placed Manchester City, who now trail Arsenal by five points with a game in hand. It marked the second consecutive league match in which Arsenal failed to protect a lead following their recent draw with Brentford.
“Incredibly disappointed. We need to accept it and be critical of ourselves because it was not good enough,” Arteta said, admitting his side had lacked consistency in recent months.
Arsenal have now dropped 11 points in eight league matches in 2026, raising concerns that familiar mistakes could again derail their bid for a first English league title since 2004.
Arteta criticised his team’s second-half performance, saying basic errors cost them control of the match. Tensions flared after the final whistle, with heated exchanges among players reflecting growing pressure as the title race intensifies.
The north London club must quickly regroup ahead of a crucial derby clash against Tottenham, followed by a key home fixture against Chelsea, as they attempt to keep their championship ambitions alive.
