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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: This is why we were beaten by Chelsea

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August 22, 2021 Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with manager Mikel Arteta as gets ready to come on as a substitute REUTERS

Arsenal are dealing with a challenging situation with the squad hit by COVID-19 cases and injuries, manager Mikel Arteta said after they lost to Chelsea, their second defeat in as many games at the start of the Premier League season.

After a season-opening loss at newcomers Brentford, Arteta's team were beaten 2-0 by London rivals Chelsea at home on Sunday.

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