Mikel Arteta bemoans Arsenal missed chances against 'super efficient' Newcastle

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final did not reflect his team’s performance. The Gunners were guilty of missing a host of chances as their hopes of reaching the final at Wembley in March were made to feel distant after an excellent display by Eddie Howe’s side. Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon were the goalscorers, their finishing casting a stark light over the profligacy of the home side.