Arsenal Coach Faces 30-Year Shame In 'Uninspiring' Manchester United Defeat
Arsenal's 3-1 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday marked a humiliating day for the club. It was their heaviest defeat at Old Trafford in 30 years and leaves them languishing in 10th place in the Premier League table. Many are now calling for manager Mikel Arteta to be sacked.
A shambolic performance
Arsenal were completely outplayed by Manchester United. They looked disorganised and lacked any real attacking threat. Their defending was also woeful, with United scoring three goals from set pieces. It was a performance that was reminiscent of the worst days of Arsene Wenger's reign.
Arteta under pressure
The defeat has piled the pressure on Arteta. He has now overseen Arsenal's worst start to a season in 18 years. The fans are growing increasingly restless and many are now calling for him to be sacked.
Lack of leadership
One of the most damning aspects of Arsenal's performance was the lack of leadership on the pitch. Granit Xhaka, who was captaining the team in the absence of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, was particularly poor. He was anonymous in midfield and failed to provide any sort of inspiration to his teammates.
No clear plan
It is also clear that Arteta does not have a clear plan for this Arsenal team. They have looked lost and confused all season. There is no discernible style of play and the players seem to be lacking in confidence.
Conclusion
Arsenal's defeat to Manchester United was a humiliating day for the club. It is clear that Arteta is under immense pressure and that he needs to turn things around quickly. If he does not, he could be out of a job.
The defeat also raises questions about the club's long-term strategy. Arsenal have spent heavily on players in recent years, but they have yet to see a return on their investment. The club needs to find a way to build a team that is capable of challenging for trophies.
In the meantime, the fans will be hoping that Arteta can turn things around. They need to see some signs of improvement soon, or the calls for his sacking will only grow louder.