Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal suffered with tiredness against Shakhtar Donetsk

“The first half we were very dominant and we created four big chances that we should have converted and put the game to bed,” said Arteta.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side looked tired against Shakhtar Donetsk (Adam Davy/PA)

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal looked tired in their slender 1-0 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates.

The Gunners bounced back from their surprise defeat against Bournemouth after Gabriel Martinelli’s first-half strike rebounded in off goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk to maintain their unbeaten record in Europe.