Mikel Arteta Confused Lacazette’s Goal against Leicester Canceled

DBasia.news – The referee disallowed Alexandre Lacazette’s goal when Arsenal lost to Leicester City. Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is confused about how Lacazette’s goal was invalid.

Arsenal lost 1-0 when they hosted Leicester City in the 2020-2021 Premier League continued match, at the Emirates Stadium, Sunday (25/10) local time.

In fact, Arsenal had scored in the first half through Alexandre Lacazette’s header for a corner. However, the goal was disallowed because Granit Xhaka, who was in an offside position, was deemed to have disturbed Kaspe Schmeichel.

Arteta questioned the decision. Moreover, the Gunners are suffering more because Jamie Vardy scored a goal 10 minutes before the end of the second half.

“I’m really disappointed. We excelled in the first half. I don’t know why the goal was ruled out,” Arteta said as reported by Sky Sports.

“To be honest, I was very happy with the performance in the first half and the way we pressed. I am also happy with the aggression we showed against a team that was very capable of breaking the pressure and creating chances.”

“We were very superior in the game. We did not limit them. We scored from set pieces. I do not know why the goal was ruled out.”

Arteta added that in the second half Arsenal tried to be more patient. Because, Leicester played very deep.

“They didn’t have a shot on target. They were just waiting for us to make a mistake. They caught us in an empty space,” he added.

Although upset that Lacazette’s goal was disallowed, Arteta is aware that Arsenal still have many shortcomings. “In the end, if you can’t win for any reason, you will lose. We didn’t get the ball and gave them too many free kicks. That’s something that has to be improved,” said Arteta.

Now, Arsenal are entrenched in tenth position in the standings. Next, Arsenal will end again in the Europa League against Dundalk, Friday (10/30).