Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta given painful title race reality check as cost of failure clear

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta given painful title race reality check as cost of failure clearArsenal need to get back to winning ways if they want to keep alive their hopes of finishing the season with at least one trophyCommentsSportTom Victor Senior Sports Journalist04:00, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMikel Arteta has come under increasing scrutiny(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)After defeat to Bournemouth left Arsenal's previously dominant title race lead in danger, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has come under scrutiny. He has a chance to get back on track against Sporting CP on Wednesday but it's notable that one of the team's biggest weapons has failed to deliver as regularly of late.‌Arsenal beat Sporting 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final last week. If they can complete the job on home soil it could give them belief ahead of what looks like a Premier League title showdown away to Manchester City over the weekend.‌While some players have returned after recent injury setbacks, others remain doubtful and several missed the latest training session. Among the list of absentees are captain Martin Odegaard and forward Bukayo Saka, who hasn't played since the Carabao Cup final in March.‌Arsenal had a quadruple in their sights before that Wembley defeat but could now end the season empty-handed. Here are our latest lines, including what that outcome could mean for Arteta.FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Arsenal told they have 'already lost the league' after opening door for Man CityREAD MORE: Mikel Arteta responds to Declan Rice missing Arsenal training and gives Bukayo Saka updateSet-piece strugglesArsenal defender Gabriel has admitted it is becoming tougher for the team to take advantage of their set-piece strength as rivals wise up. The centre-back and his team-mates had plenty of joy from set plays in the first half of the season but it hasn't been...