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Arteta urges Arsenal to 'stand up' after title bid rocked by Wolves draw

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks on during the English Premier League match vs Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux stadium on February 18, 2026. [Paul ELLIS / AFP] 

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal deserve criticism for the self-inflicted wounds that threaten to ruin their Premier League title bid after the leaders blew a two-goal lead in Wednesday's 2-2 draw at rock-bottom Wolves.

Goals from Bukayo Saka and Piero Hincapie put Arsenal on course for a victory that would have lifted them seven points clear at the top.

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