Everyone misses penalties — Arteta on Saka's attempt

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta has come to the defence of Bukayo Saka, who missed a penalty in the draw against West Ham. 

The Gunners were held to a 2-2 draw at the London Stadium by a gutsy West Ham side, sprinkling uncertainties on their title charge.  

Mikel Arteta's side looked to be running away with a victory after two early goals, but their hosts fought their way back to earn a draw.  

Gabriel Jesus gave Arsenal the lead in the seventh minute of the match before Martin Odegard doubled the advantage on the 10-minute mark.

Said Benrahma pulled one back for the hosts in the 33rd minute, and Jarod Bowen grabbed the equaliser in the 54th minute. 

However, Arsenal had the chance to go 3-1 up in the 52nd minute from the penalty spot, but Saka sent his attempt wide. 

The Spanish tactician defended his ace winger's penalty miss, suggesting that failing to score is a risk associated with being responsible for a team's penalties. 

The former Everton midfielder believes it is nearly impossible to take penalties regularly without missing, saying he does not know any player who takes penalties and has not missed. 

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