A video of Mikel Arteta’s reaction following Arsenal’s frustrating 1-1 draw against Manchester United has gone viral — and fans can’t stop talking about it.
Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes took a serious hit on Sunday after they failed to secure a win at Old Trafford, leaving them 15 points adrift of leaders Liverpool. Despite Declan Rice’s second-half equalizer giving Arsenal a lifeline, the Gunners couldn’t find a winner, and the result left both fans and players visibly disappointed.
But it was Arteta’s behavior after the final whistle that really caught attention online.
In footage now circulating widely on social media, the Arsenal boss can be seen visibly frustrated during his post-match interview with Sky Sports. After being asked if his side’s lack of attacking options had hurt their title chances, Arteta gave a brief response and quickly attempted to leave the interview.
When Sky reporter Patrick Davison pressed him further, asking if the 15-point gap to Liverpool was too much to overcome, Arteta — clearly exasperated — simply said, “Alright, thank you,” before walking away.
Fans were quick to react to the clip, with many reading into the manager’s body language. One fan wrote, “Arteta is fuming. You can tell he knows that was a huge opportunity missed.”
Another added, “This video says it all. Arteta looks like a man who knows the title might be slipping away.”
Some supporters, however, defended the Arsenal boss, praising his passion and frustration at not getting the result the team needed. “I love that Arteta’s annoyed — shows how much he cares. Still plenty to fight for,” one fan commented.
The viral moment highlights the pressure Arsenal are under as the season enters its final stretch. With a Champions League tie against PSV next and a big Premier League clash with Chelsea on the horizon, Arteta will be hoping to rally his squad and keep their campaign alive.
Still, judging by that video, it’s clear the Spaniard knows just how damaging dropped points at Old Trafford could be in the title race.
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