Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal have 'gone a step backwards' in league this season

The Gunners will now head to Liverpool on Sunday to form a guard of honour for their rivals who secured the title with four matches remaining.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta consoles player Jurrien Timber.

Mikel Arteta has admitted for the first time that Arsenal have gone backwards in the Premier League this season.

The Gunners will end the campaign empty-handed for a fifth consecutive year following their Champions League semi-final exit to Paris St Germain earlier this week.