Arsenal got the job done against Slavia Prague, but Mikel Arteta will have one major frustration

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Arsenal won against Slavia Prague, but Mikel Arteta will be frustrated due to their second-half performance. The Gunners dominated the first half, leading 2-0 by halftime with goals from Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres. However, Slavia made a change at the break, sparking them into life and creating numerous late opportunities. David Raya made a spectacular save to secure the win.

Slavia's pressure didn't let up in the second half, with Arsenal conceding 17 shots worth two expected goals. The Gunners struggled to control the game and made poor decisions in possession, attempting ambitious forward passes. This lackluster performance was likely due to fatigue and a level of arrogance following their dominant first half.

Arteta expressed his displeasure with the display in the post-match press conference, stating that his team was "extremely far from our standards" from the start of the second half. Despite this, he acknowledged that winning the game was the most important thing, and he will likely address his concerns with the players in the coming days.