Arteta: "We gave them hope"
Mikel Arteta expressed his disappointment at Arsenal's inability to finish off their opponents after dropping points again.
, who let a two-goal lead slip in their last game, were once again unable to hold on to a two-goal advantage against West Ham.
Arsenal's manager, said that his team lost its focus after going 2-0 up against West Ham and missed the chance to claim victory.
In a damaging result to Arsenal's title hopes, West Ham United came back to draw 2-2 at London Stadium on Sunday and now just four points behind Manc City, who have a game in hand.
"Very disappointing. The way we started was superb again, we were in total control, then we lost purpose,"
Arteta told Sky Sports
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"We gave them hope, conceded a terrible penalty, then credit to them. We got on the roller coaster where everything is going, corners and throw-ins, and we never got away from that.
"The purpose we needed for a third and fourth goal, I didn't see it."
Arsenal will look to get back on track when they host Southampton on Friday.
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