Liverpool are the level we have to reach, says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta takes his team back to Anfield in the Carabao Cup (Jason Cairnduff/PA)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hopes his squad will head back to Anfield on Thursday believing they can again give Liverpool plenty to think about.

The Gunners suffered a 3-1 Premier League defeat by the Reds on Monday night, their first loss of the new campaign.