Mikel Arteta has admitted Arsenal's 3-2 home defeat to Manchester United was "very painful" after a dramatic Premier League clash that dented his side's title hopes on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal to be on high alert for Manchester United's counter-attacking threat as the sides meet at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Arsenal secured a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday to confirm their place in the Champions League last 16 and maintain a perfect record in the league phase.
Arsenal face a demanding test of their Champions League credentials when they travel to Milan to take on Inter in their next European assignment.
Mikel Arteta was left frustrated after Arsenal's title charge lost momentum in a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest, insisting his side were wrongly denied a decisive penalty late in the contest.
Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal's consistency this season is convincing his players they can achieve something historic, with the club still competing for four trophies as the campaign reaches its decisive stage.