Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta brought out an ancient excuse that we haven’t heard in 15 years for why his players couldn’t hit the target in their 2-0 loss to Newcastle on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup.

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Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have enjoyed a sparkling season across competitions, yet their Carabao Cup campaign encountered ...