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Photo: How Arsenal star reacted to Leno’s mistake, Ceballos tries to hide at FT

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Rob Holding’s reaction to Bernd Leno’s error for Arsenal last night pretty much summed it all up.

Leno somehow diverted Richarlison’s low cross into his own net on 76 minutes at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal suffered a 1-0 defeat by Everton.

And one photo directly afterwards showed the Gunners centre-back with a hand over his head in disbelief at what he had seen from his German team-mate.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Bernd Leno of Arsenal lets in a shot through his legs as Richarlison of Everton scores a goal to make it 0-1 during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images)
Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images

Dani Ceballos’s reaction to the defeat at full time was arguably more damning for Arsenal and their performance.

The Spain international, on loan in North London from Real Madrid, looked to be hiding directly after the final whistle by pulling his shirt over his head.

Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos reacts to their defeat on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 23, 2021. - Everton won the game 1-0. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Justin Setterfield / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by JUSTIN SETTERFIELD/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Truthfully, there is nowhere to hide for Arsenal.

Despite missing a few big-name players like Alexandre Lacazette, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Martin Odegaard, the North Londoners were simply nowhere near good enough yet again.

Mikel Arteta’s side may well end the weekend 11th in the Premier League table if Leeds and Aston Villa both win which, with six matches left, is plainly unacceptable for a club who joined a European Super League.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal gives instructions to their side during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images