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<p>Arteta&rsquo;s side were on course to move back within four points of Liverpool after Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz scored to build a two-goal lead by the 55th minute. But <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/football/article/epl-arsenal-fightback-sinks-spurs-to-ignite-title-bid-23465643" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Arsenal</strong></a> collapsed midway through the second half as Youri Tielemans reduced the deficit before boyhood Gunners fan Ollie Watkins bagged the equaliser eight minutes later.&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;The way we defended, especially the second goal, can&rsquo;t be part of our game. Conceding the two goals cannot be part of our game if you want to constantly win. It&rsquo;s nowhere near the standards of what we demand,&rdquo; Arteta said.&nbsp;</p>
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Arteta’s side were on course to move back within four points of Liverpool after Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz scored to build a two-goal lead by the 55th

Nowhere near our standards, fumes Arteta after draw

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Arteta’s side were on course to move back within four points of Liverpool after Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz scored to build a two-goal lead by the 55th minute

Nowhere near our standards, fumes Arteta after draw

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