‘It’s really hurting,’ says Mikel Arteta after Arsenal knocked out of FA Cup

• Nottingham Forest inflict shock 1-0 defeat in third round
• ‘I’m really disappointed with the performance,’ says manager

A disappointed Mikel Arteta lamented his side’s lack of “purpose and determination” after Arsenal were sent tumbling out of the FA Cup by an impressive Nottingham Forest, saying they had not been hungry enough to turn the game in their favour.

Lewis Grabban’s 83rd-minute winner settled a tight affair in favour of the Championship team and Arsenal, whose only genuine chance was fluffed by Eddie Nketiah, rarely threatened to turn a 67% share of possession into goals. It means they exit a competition that Arteta won in 2019-20, his first season as manager, and he was frustrated by the meek nature of their display.

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