Arsenal manager Unai Emery has admitted there's 'a lot of work to do' with the squad following their 5-1 defeat to Liverpool.
The Gunners actually took the lead at Anfield through Ainsley Maitland-Niles' 11th minute strike, however a Roberto Firmino hat-trick and goals from Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah subjected Arsenal to their fourth league defeat of the season.
While Emery commended his side's start to the game, the Spaniard branded the rest of the game as a 'bad experience' but hopes it's one that they can learn from.
Speaking post-match to Sky Sports, he said: "
"They scored three quick goals and it was a difficult moment for us. We spoke in the dressing room - it's another experience for us. A bad experience but an experience to learn from.
"When are things actually going to change?!"
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The Gunners are without a win in their last 20 away league games against fellow big-six opposition
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"In the second half we needed to stand up, to keep our position individually and collectively on the game. The two last goals, two penalties, I think it's a lot for us.
"But defensively we need to be stronger, to work. Our defensive moments in our box, it's my responsibility and then we need the balance. We need to keep the balance in the middle.
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"We lost today 5-1, we need to keep the balance in the middle, be serious and continue on Tuesday with a big match at the Emirates. We need to show our supporters there we are standing up after the result."
Source : 90min