Arsenal’s title hopes took a hit with their unexpected loss to Aston Villa at the Emirates last weekend. This defeat caused them to slip from the top spot, as goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins secured Manchester City’s win over Luton, placing them in a strong position. Last season, Arsenal faced challenges as City dominated to clinch the title, and signs of frustration may already be emerging within the Arsenal camp.

Watkins, the Villa forward, indicated that he noticed Arsenal’s body language during their match, suggesting that it may have influenced his team’s performance. This recalls a similar concern expressed by Guardiola, who warned his team about the significance of body language and the impact it can have on their performance. As such, Mikel Arteta will be keen to prevent any signs of frustration from affecting his team’s performance as they strive to revive their title bid.

Arteta will be hoping to address any potential frustration within his squad as they work to regain their footing in the title race.