In a post-match comments shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X handle, Mikel Arteta has admitted that too many things went wrong following Arsenal F.C.’s dramatic 2–2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. at Molineux on February 18, 2026.
The Gunners surrendered a two-goal lead in the second half despite being in control before defensive lapses crept in, culminating in a heartbreaking 93rd-minute own goal from substitute Riccardo Calafiori.
Arteta: “In the second half we didn’t perform at ANY level in any aspect of the standards are required to win a game in the Premier League”. “Now we pay the price. Too many things what went wrong was one after the other. We never got any dominance or control of the game”.
Softfootball understands the result denied Arsenal the opportunity to open a seven-point gap in the Premier League title race and instead handed momentum to Manchester City F.C., who could now stretch their advantage.
Supporters have voiced their frustration online, mocking the team’s inability to protect leads and increasing scrutiny on Arteta as the title battle intensifies.
Meanwhile, Philippe Coutinho has mutually terminated his contract with CR Vasco da Gama. The former Liverpool F.C., FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munich star requested the exit after growing unhappy at the Brazilian side.
