Newcastle United manager, Rafael Benitez has explained why his side was defeated 2-0 by Arsenal in the Premier League on Monday.
Goals from Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette gave Unai Emery’s side all three points against Newcastle at Emirates Stadium.
Benitez said Arsenal defeated Newcastle because his players played against a better team, adding that there were little or no allowance for error when playing against a top side like the Gunners.
“We played against a good team and were fine for a while in the first half. We could avoid their goal, it was a little bit lucky,” Benitez was quoted by NAN as telling reporters after the match.
“We had situations on the counter-attack where we could be more dangerous, but we didn’t do it.
“The last 10 minutes they had chances to score but until the second goal, we were pushing. It is a shame because you could feel the atmosphere was getting nervous.
“When you play top sides away it can be a mistake which makes the difference. In the end, it was a mistake and we must learn from this and be ready for the next one.
“I think 38 points is enough [to stay up], 40 just in case. Hopefully, it will be less.”
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