Bouncing back from defeat is something Arsenal haven't had to do often this season. Bouncing back from two defeats in a row is completely unchartered territory.
But that's the task Mikel Arteta and his side must navigate if they are to open up a potential eight point lead at the top of the Premier League against Brentford on Saturday. Last weekend's defeat to Everton was a rare occasion where the Gunners found themselves well beaten, but Arteta is insistent that spirits have remained high at London Colney despite the setback.
"Really positive," he said of his team's response this week in his pre-match press conference. "Straight away we sat together, what happened and the opponent played their part. You have to congratulate the opponent on the day.
