Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits his team is in a difficult phase. This follows their surprise FA Cup defeat by Southampton. The loss has put pressure on the club early in the season.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken about his team facing a tough period. This comes after their unexpected loss to Southampton in the FA Cup. The defeat means Arsenal is out of the cup competition. Arteta noted this is the first real challenge his team has met this season. Fans are now worried about the team's form. The focus will be on how Arsenal recovers from this setback in the coming matches. They need to improve quickly.