Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his team were "nowhere near the standards" demanded of them after surrendering a two-goal lead against Aston Villa.

Arteta has shown a propensity to speak his mind this season, whether red cards he's never seen before, penalties that fit the same description, or even the balls used in different competitions, so get your popcorn ready.

Mikel Arteta was blown away by Arsenal’s performance against Aston Villa – but admitted that “something is missing” after they failed to hold onto a two-goal lead. Leandro Trossard set up

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are “very short” in attack and need reinforcements after they dropped more points in the title race by drawing with Aston Villa. The Gunners had been two goals to the good against Villa, but conceded twice in the space of eight second-half minutes to draw.

Arsenal blew a two-goal lead and their Premier League title hopes took an almighty hit as Aston Villa fought their way to a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta wasn't happy with a decision during Arsenal's Premier League clash with Aston Villa, with the Gunners desperate for three points following title rivals Liverpool's late victory

Aston Villa came back from 2-0 down to rescue a draw against Arsenal in the Premier League. Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz scored either side of half-time to put the home side in a commanding position, but they were pegged back.

IF this is the night when Arsenal’s title hopes died, then Ollie Watkins has been their gravedigger again. But the death sentence might have been passed by Stockley Park. With less than two

Mikel Arteta is set to face the media at the Emirates Stadium after Arsenal's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

Arsenal fans conceded the title after throwing away a two-goal lead against Aston Villa and many called Mikel Arteta out for what they believe to be the "biggest mistake of his career". After beating Spurs 2-1 in the North London derby on Wednesday, Arsenal were 2-0 up after goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz.

But Youri Tielemans headed Aston Villa back into it at the near post before a smart finish from Ollie Watkins off the bar brought them level. Havertz then controversially had a goal disallowed via VAR for an apparent handball late on, before Mikel Merino hit the post, as we were left frustrated at full-time.