Arteta Responds to 'Bottlers' Criticism Ahead of Key Match

Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, responded to the criticism labeling his team as 'bottlers' ahead of Manchester City's match against Newcastle. This criticism arose after Arsenal drew 2-2 with Wolverhampton at Molineux, despite having taken a two-goal lead.

Following this draw, Manchester City reduced the gap to two points in the title race. Arteta acknowledged that the term 'bottler' does not exist in his vocabulary and stated that it is simply someone's opinion, which he respects.

He accepted the outcome of the Wolverhampton game as part of football, indicating that losing two points is a reality that teams must face.