Toure finding defeat 'hard to swallow'

Kolo Toure admits the manner of Arsenal’s dramatic Champions League exit at Anfield was “hard to accept” after the Gunners came within touching distance of the semi-finals last night.

Arsenal were minutes away from securing a place in the last four after Emmanuel Adebayor levelled the tie last night at 2-2 when he netted a second crucial away goal following a breathtaking 70-yard run from England youngster Theo Walcott.