Arsenal boss Unai Emery has said that Nicolas Pepe’s first-half miss cost them points. The Gunners succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at the Bramall Lane against Sheffield United.
Pepe happened to miss a pin-point cross from Sead Kolasinac with the scoreline 0-0. Lys Mousset then scored the only goal in the game at the half-hour mark.
“That was the key I think because if that (Pepe’s chance) goes in – they are the team in the Premier League who have conceded least goals with Liverpool, seven only,” said Emery.
“And if they score the first goal then defensively they are very strong and they defended very well in the second half.”
“It’s not easy to create the chances, but I think we controlled the ball more in the (better) positions.”
“I think we deserved more. I don’t think we deserved to lose the match, but I appreciate (Sheffield United’s) work and I appreciate they are here with their supporters.”
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