Arsenal were left facing questions over their mentality after throwing away a 2-0 lead in a 2-2 draw with Wolves. The Gunners, who remain five points clear at the top of the Premier League, were criticized by former midfielder Paul Merson, who said they could be accused of being 'bottle jobs' after their collapse. 'Every game is a cup final until the end,' Merson stated, adding that Arsenal's slow play could come back to bite them.
Manager Mikel Arteta was also critical of his side's performance, saying they had only themselves to blame. 'We didn't show anything close to the standards required in this league to win,' he stated. Bukayo Saka expressed similar disappointment, acknowledging the drop in standards from first half to second.