Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal need 'reset' after FA Cup exit to Liverpool

Arsenal, under Arteta's management, seemed to have the upper hand during Sunday's match at the Emirates Stadium following a strong first half.

However, despite their dominance, they struggled with finishing and were thwarted by Alisson Becker's goalkeeping skills. Their failure to convert chances ultimately led to a late-game collapse.

In the 80th minute, Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior inadvertently scored an own goal from Trent Alexander-Arnold's free-kick, putting Liverpool in the lead. Luis Diaz then secured Liverpool's victory with a stoppage-time goal.

This defeat adds to Arsenal's recent struggles, as they have only managed one win in their last seven matches across all competitions, including losses in their last three games.

This downturn has tarnished what had been a promising start to the season for the North London club, who are now out of both the FA Cup and League Cup.

Arteta acknowledged his team's recent poor form and expressed concern about the possibility of a mental slump if they don't regain focus quickly. He sees the upcoming 13-day break before their next match against Crystal Palace as a chance for the team to regroup.

Despite the disappointing results, Arteta believes that Arsenal have been performing well on the pitch but failing to capitalize on their opportunities.

He remains supportive of his players and emphasizes the need for positivity and support to help them turn things around. Arteta also stressed the importance of maintaining belief and confidence in the team despite their recent setbacks.

Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp downplayed the significance of their victory over Arsenal in the context of the Premier League title race, emphasizing the need to focus on each game as it comes.

Overall, Arsenal faces a challenging period as they look to recover from their recent setbacks and regain momentum in their quest for success across various competitions.