Mikel Arteta responds to 'bottlers' jibe as Arsenal look to get back on track

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts on the touchline during the Premier League match at Molineux, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Wednesday February 18, 2026.

Mikel Arteta insisted the word “bottlers” is not part of his vocabulary as he denied Arsenal are blowing another chance to win the Premier League.

Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead at bottom-of-the-table Wolves on Wednesday to hand the initiative to title rivals Manchester City.