Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta behaviour called out as transfer claims 'cross the line'

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta behaviour called out as transfer claims 'cross the line'Arsenal are dealing with the shock of another cup exit and a blow to their transfer plansCommentsSportKasra Moradi Senior Sports Journalist04:00, 06 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMikel Arteta has been called out for his touchline theatrics(Image: Stuart MacFarlane, Arsenal FC via Getty Images)As the dust settles on an other dismal result for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has found himself in the firing line. The Gunners’ shock 2-1 defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals marked their second cup exit in as many games.‌There were worrying signs for the Gunners as uncharacteristically poor defending allowed the Saints to snatch a late victory at St Mary's. Any hopes that Arteta’s men would bounce back after their Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City before the international break were seemingly misguided.‌The north Londoners cannot dwell on their recent disappointments, however, as they prepare for a crucial Champions League quarter-final tie against Sporting CP on Tuesday.‌Perhaps even more important is Saturday’s fixture at home against Bournemouth, as Arsenal look to weather this storm and maintain their nine-point lead in the Premier League table. Now, Mirror Football takes a look at two of latest news stories involving the Gunners.FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Julian Alvarez Arsenal links blasted as club chief says 'you're going a bit overboard'READ MORE: Arsenal sensation admits he 'shouldn't have been in England squad' amid injury debateArteta blamed for 'nervous energy'Theo Walcott pointed the blame at Arteta following Saturday night’s loss by calling out the manager’s "nervous energy." Both the Gunners boss and his side in recent years have been accused of not being able to get over the line when it comes to the business end of the season.‌The defe...