"When we started to have injuries, I knew it was going to cost us" - Mikel Arteta reveals reason Arsenal lost EPL title to Man City

Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that the injuries to numerous important members of the team prevented Arsenal from winning the Premier League.

Despite dominating the league for many weeks, the Gunners were defeated by Manchester City for the EPL crown.

The Mikel Arteta team had a strong start to the season, but they were unable to continue because of player injuries.

The manager of the Gunners remarked that his squad was unlucky as they ended five points behind Pep Guardiola's club.

William Saliba, the top defender for Arsenal, missed the last few games because of a back problem.

Prior to his injury in March, the French international played in all games.

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal missed four months of play as a result of a knee injury he sustained in Qatar while playing in the World Cup.

Tomiyasu, the right defender for Arsenal, missed a number of games due to his fitness issues.