Arsenal players were saddened after losing to Manchester City
Football fans poured out anger, uproar, and frustration on social media after Arsenal lost to Manchester City in a decisive Premier League game on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Heading into the match, the Gunners had stumbled in recent fixtures and were expected to secure at least a draw to maintain their lead. Instead, they suffered defeat.
The Citizens started strongly, with Ryan Cherki scoring a brilliant opener. Just two minutes later, Kai Havertz capitalized on a Gianluigi Donnarumma error to level the score at 1-1.
Man City beat Arsenal to cut lead to three points
Arsenal struggled to match their opponents and were unlucky with several chances, hitting the post and missing narrowly through efforts from Eberechi Eze and Havertz.
Prolific striker Erling Haaland rose to the occasion, scoring the winner to move Manchester City to 67 points with a game in hand, while Arsenal remained on 70 points.
Many football fans took to social media to criticise Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach, claiming his recent defensive style has cost the team.
Some supporters fumed that Arsenal are once again on the brink of “bottling” the Premier League title, as they have in the past three seasons, falling apart in the latter stages when it matters most.
Others called for Arteta to be sacked if Manchester City pip them to the title, arguing that he has proven that he is capable of building a team but is not able to win trophies.
Read the reactions below:
You already bottled the league. Good for you.
— S. W. (@ewonder100) April 19, 2026
City is playing like it's their last match on earth, while Arsenal is just relax fighting for a draw.
— Alpha_Gunner (@AFC_Quophi) April 20, 2026
The mentality are not the same.
Even God rewards the hardworking man not a lazy person.
Arteta is bottling it once again ✅️😂😂 pic.twitter.com/tI73BPDVzZ
— londibuhle74 (@londibuhle74) April 19, 2026
I've seen countless United players win titles, Chelsea, City, even Liverpool. For Arsenal to turn up for a game like that and not have even 5 good individual performances is shocking. Arteta will take the blame, but their players don't have it either
— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) April 19, 2026
Arsenal bottling FC strikes again 😭💀
— K1💥 (@KansureDev) April 19, 2026
City walk away with the three points and the Arsenal title dreams take another hit. pic.twitter.com/uDR5dhbXff
That's another bottling from great arsenal 😭
— Orinazke (@Khadeja_baby) April 20, 2026
At this point it feels like a curse pic.twitter.com/JRVHGGrOsa
— Walshak•Dev 🧑💻🇳🇬 (@walshak_m) April 19, 2026
If Arsenal finish this season trophieless them suppose arrest the coach
— Golden Hearts ❤️ (@robben4life) April 19, 2026
Arsenal bottling company PLC pic.twitter.com/L7rsrNZfJ9
— Fizzy (@julius52683) April 19, 2026
Arteta has proven to the world that he's still a baby coach. You can not be so silly in a competitive league.
— Wills (@nightingale7072) April 19, 2026
What the héll was Arteta thinking when he increased the expectations of Arsenal fans around the world?
Somebody should tell Arteta the bottle Manager of the year to stop dreaming amd wake up to reality....... Fantasies don't win league wake up Arteta!
— Sir Zick (@morelive120) April 19, 2026
🤯🚨Arsenal are reportedly prepared to sack Mikel Arteta at the end of the season if he fails to deliver either the Premier League or Champions League title. ❌🇪🇸
— Speedline (@speedlinexx) April 13, 2026
The club are said to have already lined up Cesc Fàbregas as their preferred replacement should a managerial change… pic.twitter.com/sU6wplnw26
Hell no, not another project manager. Get me a real manager please.
— Charles L (@CLew004) April 13, 2026
Arteta do the right thing and walk. You're done.
— Curtis Shaw (@curtisshaw9) April 19, 2026
Should of been sacked end of last season.
— Eze10 (@10eze_) April 19, 2026
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