Still a lot to play for after Carabao Cup exit – Mikel Arteta

Arteta and his players will now head for a warm-weather training camp in Dubai.

Mikel Arteta called on Arsenal to shift their focus (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Mikel Arteta has told Arsenal they still have a lot to play for this season despite seeing their hopes of Carabao Cup glory ended by Newcastle.

The Gunners headed for Tyneside on Wednesday evening knowing they had little margin for error after losing the first leg of their semi-final at the Emirates Stadium 2-0, but 90 bruising minutes later they trudged off the pitch at St James’ Park having lost by the same scoreline again.