“I’d never use it as an excuse.” Arteta clarifies his comments on Carabao Cup ballMikel Arteta has clarified his comments on the Carabao Cup ball, stating it was not an excuse for Arsenal’s loss to Newcastle. He emphasized the need for adaptation, saying, “Every ball is different, different flight, different feeling. It is not an excuse. We adapt to that. I’d never use it as an excuse.”
