Larsson convinced Sunderland can beat Arsenal in Cup, despite league loss

Sunderland winger Sebastian Larsson insists they can match Arsenal in the FA Cup - despite defeat on Saturday.

Larsson is hoping the Black Cats can make the most of Arsenal's Champions League trip to AC Milan in midweek as they attempt to gain revenge.

He said: "We said before the game, we know it's Arsenal, but we are trying to reach that level where we shouldn't worry about who it is coming here.

"It was a game we shouldn't have lost, but we did, so we need to pick ourselves up and make sure we beat them next week in the FA Cup.

"Hopefully they will be a bit more tired next week than we are.

"We have got a week to prepare now, but at the moment, it is just very disappointing.

"We haven't tasted defeat that many times since the new manager came in, and that makes it even harder to take when it comes around.

"I know it's a team like Arsenal, but we shouldn't have lost that game today."