Arsenal captain Robin van Persie says everyone is to blame for their poor start to the season.

The Dutch striker accepts there has to be an improved collective effort.

"The facts are we went in front twice [against Blackburn] and didn't defend well enough thereafter," he said.

"It is strange because in earlier games, Udinese being a classic example, we had managed to do it - fighting for a good result and keeping it. Now we have to show people we can do it week in, week out.

"Yes, we were a bit unlucky at Ewood Park, but I am someone who believes you bring luck to yourselves - and scoring two own goals is not down to bad luck.

"We don't blame individuals, but we have to look a bit more closely at things."