Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has underlined his disappointment at watching his old side lose to Manchester United in the FA Cup third round.
The Gunners found it tough to unlock the Red Devils, with the away side taking the lead through Bruno Fernandes.
Gabriel Magalhaes drew Arsenal level, but the home side were unable to find a way through Man United for a winner, despite some big chances.
It went to extra time and then penalties, where Havertz’s missed spot kick proved costly, knocking the north London side out of the FA Cup.
While it was a dominant display, it was one that Martin Keown felt far from impressed while watching.
Martin Keown discusses Arsenal’s defeat vs Man United
It was a familiar old story for Arsenal to sit through as they created chances but were unable to put them away.
Martin Keown likened it to other horrible experiences, most namely the experience of sitting at the Dentist.
He said on BBC’s coverage of the match: “It was like being at the dentist when they went down to Manchester United. The longer it went on it looked like Man Utd’s evening – respect to them.”
The match had shades of Keown’s own previous clashes with Manchester United, when the defender celebrated in front of Ruud van Nistelrooy for a missed penalty.
With Kai Havertz’s foul for the penalty resulting in a brawl, as Man United players felt it wasn’t worth a penalty, the missed opportunity may have been seen as justice served.
The only thing it was missing was Keown’s celebrations but from the point of view of Harry Maguire – who gave the penalty away.
Arsenal must find more entertaining style again
If there’s one thing that Arsenal are lacking at the moment, it’s that entertaining edge that can make them enjoyable to watch.
Too many times this season, the Gunners have been condemned to playing defence-first football, which can work when the quality shines through.
However, when being asked to play three times a week, Arsenal are now struggling to keep those levels up.
If they were to add an entertaining edge to get fans back on side, find more goals to then control games, then perhaps the fun would return.
However, at the moment, Arsenal are stuck in tight games where there is always jeopardy on them regardless of the game state.
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