Mikel Arteta expressed disappointment following Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle at St James' Park, where an early header from Alexander Isak secured the win for the home side. The loss marked the sixth consecutive league match in which Arsenal failed to keep a clean sheet. Arteta emphasized the importance of the team performing at their best, stating, "It's not about the hope of winning the title; it's about being our best version every single week. Today, certainly, we weren't our best version."