Mikel Arteta criticized his Arsenal players for not meeting the required standards to compete for the Premier League title after their 1-0 home defeat to West Ham United on Saturday.
Arsenal failed to demonstrate the form that has kept them in second place in the Premier League, as a lacklustre performance led to a 1-0 defeat against 16th-placed West Ham.
West Ham United's deadline-day dealings have been praised by manager Graham Potter, as the club moved swiftly to strengthen their squad following a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea managed a 2-1 comeback victory against West Ham United, securing their spot in the Premier League's top four on Monday night.
Graham Potter has admitted that his sacking from Chelsea in 2023 was ultimately a blessing in disguise, calling it the "best thing that happened to me" as he looks ahead to his future with West Ham.
West Ham United have had a 40-million-pound bid for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran rejected, as Villa reportedly value the player at a minimum of 60 million.