Arsenal under-21s coach Mehmet Ali expressed his frustration after his side’s second successive defeat, losing 5-2 to Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby on Saturday afternoon.
Despite racing to a two-goal first-half lead through Romari Forde and Michal Rosiak, Spurs mounted a remarkable second-half comeback to claim victory.
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“We’re frustrated with how things turned out, especially after our first-half performance," Ali said. "We started the game very well and looked comfortable. We created opportunities, and although Spurs found their rhythm and moved the ball well, we stayed compact and organised.