Mikel: I’m in need of good vibes
I’m more critical of myself than anyone else and I take the blame every single time we have defeats.
“I question myself and I have to look at every decision I make.”
Captain Pierre-emerick Aubameyang suggested that his team-mates needed to find “courage” and said it was up to the senior players to step up.
He said: “I blame us – as a team. It wasn’t enough. Against Manchester City you have to take risks and be brave on the ball and we weren’t.
“It’s not enough, everyone has to raise the level, work as a team and stick together. We have to play with courage.
“As senior players we have to show the younger ones the way.”
Pep Guardiola’s side cruised to their largest-ever margin of victory over the north Londoners – despite City failing to land top target Harry Kane.
The match was all over by half-time with Ilkay Gundogan and Ferran Torres scoring early on before Xhaka was sent off for a wild challenge on Joao Cancelo.
Gabriel Jesus also struck before the break and then Rodri fired home just after it. Torres scored again – even though ex-city No.2 Arteta did receive a vote of confidence from Guardiola.
The City boss said: “Arteta knows how I love him. In the two or three years he was here he was important to what we built. People want results right away.
“What I learned from him was that he’s a good manager. The character, the personality, the leadership. We were sad when he left.
“It isn’t the squad he wants. He has had to do without players like Thomas Partey and Ben White – many important players in which they have invested money – they are injured. Without doubt, that’s difficult.”