Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been warned that two of his players could eventually "cost him his job" after they went "missing" against Newcastle United.

Mikel Arteta suggested the Carabao Cup match ball played a role in Arsenal's 2-0 semi-final defeat to Newcastle - despite the fact both teams used the same ball

It was a first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal for Arsenal to forget as Alexander Isak's goal and assist powered Newcastle United to a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, but while Mikel Arteta gave Newcastle credit for their performance,

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta blames the ball for damaging Newcastle defeat in Carabao Cup - The Gunners again failed to find the back of the net

Mikel Arteta dug deep into his books of excuses after his goal-shy Arsenal side slumped to a 2-0 defeat in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle. After Saturday’s costly draw at Brighton,

Having just seen his side lose at home for the first time this season, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta remained in defiant mood.

Mikel Arteta has suggested Arsenal's failure to adapt to the Carabao Cup ball was a factor in Tuesday's 2-0 semifinal, first leg defeat to Newcastle United.

Ian Wright believes Mikel Arteta needs 'help' from the Arsenal board after the Gunners crashed to a 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday night. Goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon gave the Toon victory in north London in the first leg of their semi-final clash.

Mikel Arteta lamented Arsenal’s inefficiency in front of goal compared to Newcastle and Alexander Isak, but backed his players to turn around the 2-0 Carabao Cup deficit – so long as they adapt to the “tricky” ball being used in the competition.

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final did not reflect his team's performance. The Gunners were guilty of missing a host of chances as their hopes of reaching the final at Wembley in March were made to feel distant after an excellent display by Eddie Howe's side.

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal's inability to adjust to the Carabao Cup ball played a role in Tuesday's 2-0 semifinal, first-leg loss against Newcastle United.