India, April 5 -- Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has delivered a stinging assessment of his squad's mentality following a shock 2-1 defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup quarter finals on Saturday evening. The Gunners, who were recently chasing an unprecedented quadruple, have seen their season hit a significant roadblock following a "hangover" from their Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City last month.

While City continues to build momentum with a dominant victory over Liverpool to become the favourites for the FA Cup, Arteta has demanded his players face the reality of their dip in form. Speaking post-match, the Spaniard insisted that his team must accept the pain of the exit and find immediate clarity before their upcoming Ch...