Mikel Arteta pointed the finger of blame at VAR and not pre-match protests from Arsenal fans as a Bernd Leno own goal saw his side lose at home to Everton.
He also admitted that Arsenal's fans and owner Stan Kroenke need to somehow find a way to repair their broken relationship after the game was overshadowed by huge protests against the unpopular American owner.
Thousands of Arsenal supporters marched on the ground to protest against the club's owners.
'It is a relationship that has to come together from both parties and some probably giving some opportunities and one showing they want to be closer to them,' Arteta said.