Mauricio Pochettino told TNT Sports after the game (via the BBC): "It's not difficult to explain. Everyone saw we didn't compete from the beginning of the game. After we concede I think the team was so soft. I'm so disappointed with the start because we're supposed to have full energy and compete better.
"We were not aggressive and we did not concentrate in situations where it is easy to find the solution. That is why we're so disappointed.
"The team showed a lack of capacity to resist, that is what is the problem.
"Arsenal is a very good team. But I think we allowed them to play. We gave all the possibility to play and create chances [to them]. That is why we're so disappointed. In some parts of the game it was an even game. But we're too inconsistent."
