“But what else do we call what’s happened in the past few weeks?” – Piers Morgan hits out at Arsenal stars for bottling Premier League title

Arsenal's chance at Premier League glory has slipped through their fingers like sand, as they lost 1-0 to relegation candidates Nottingham Forest. It's a brutal conclusion that's left famed Gunners supporter Piers Morgan, among many others, reeling. His pointed critique of the club's recent performance has taken center stage, with Morgan calling out the players for botching their run for the Premier League title.

Arsenal took a regrettable 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest, and the game couldn't have ended soon enough for the downcast Gunners. This defeat was the final piece of the puzzle that secured Manchester City their Premier League title and simultaneously handed Nottingham Forest three points that confirmed their survival in the league.

Morgan's outrage was palpable as he pulled no punches on Twitter (via Mirror):

“Aaron Ramsdale, who I love as a player with a proper winner’s mentality, insists it’s unfair to say Arsenal have bottled the League. But what else do we call what’s happened in the past few weeks? This is another dire display against a less talented team who just want it more.”

In the wake of this defeat, the Gunners' form presents a sad picture, having secured only nine out of a potential 24 points in their last eight games. Meanwhile, their rivals, Manchester City, have been on an unstoppable 11-game victory streak.

This juxtaposition between the two clubs is stark, with Pep Guardiola’s City smoothly outpacing their rivals, bagging their fifth title in six seasons.

The Gunners, on the other hand, continue to be haunted by their barren spell, with their last title win still stuck in the 2003/04 season. It's a drought that Morgan attributes to the club's recent stumble, which he uncompromisingly labels as "bottling it."

Morgan's wrath isn't a recent phenomenon, though. His discontent with Arsenal's performance has been simmering for a while now.

His rant on Twitter following their humiliating 3-0 defeat at the hands of Brighton last weekend was clear evidence (via Mirror):

“All over. Totally outplayed by a team that just lost 1-5 to Everton. A horribly lacklustre, passion-devoid, spiritless, pathetic performance that cements an inexplicably dismal run-in to a season which promised so much. Bottom line: we choked."

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reflects on losing the Premier League title

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In the aftermath of the conclusion to the Gunners' pursuit of the Premier League crown, their manager, Mikel Arteta, has shared his insights on the rather premature culmination of their title chase.

Arteta conceded that the Gunners' unraveling in the final stretch was a tough pill to swallow. However, he firmly believes that despite falling short, the team has made notable strides and undergone significant transformations.

In an interview with BBC's Match of the Day (via the Daily Post), he confessed:

"We have transformed a lot at this club, we have made huge steps, but the icing on the cake is to win a championship and we fell short."

While reflecting on the team's late-season woes, Arteta expressed his disappointment, revealing that the team's performance in the decisive months of April and May was far from ideal.

"It has been difficult in the last few weeks. We need the team with everyone at their best in April and May, and that hasn't happened."

The pain of this defeat is likely to linger for the Arsenal boss and his squad:

"It is painful today, it will be tomorrow."