Mikel Arteta said the pain of Arsenal's Carabao Cup final defeat to Man City would help them in the run-in. Keeping the narrative positive after their FA Cup exit to Southampton won't be so easy.

Do Arsenal have the temperament of champions?

That is the question that will now be asked of his squad in the aftermath of a shock quarter-final defeat at St Mary's.

Lower-league opposition in the last eight - regardless of Southampton's recent form - was a huge opportunity to go back to Wembley and end that six-year trophy wait.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stated that if 'someone has to take responsibility that's me' regarding the sides' FA Cup defeat to Southampton.

Their draw with Sporting in the Champions League quarter-finals is also billed as a favourable one. Their lead in the Premier League should be seen as commanding.

But nothing seems certain for this Arsenal team now.

Arteta's solid, dependable unit is wobbling at the crucial moment.

Where previously there was cold efficiency there is now vulnerability.

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