Arteta Blames League Cup ‘Tricky’ Balls For Newcastle Defeat

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has blamed the ‘tricky’ match day ball for the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the first leg of the League Cup semi-final.

The Gunners failed to impress at the Emirates Stadium with goals from Alexander Isak, and Anthony Gordon gave the visitors a strong advantage going into the second leg.