Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has urged calm ahead of tomorrow's clash with Southampton.

Arteta says it is important to focus on long-term goals and not panic if they suffer some poor results.

“We all knew when I took the job here that this wasn't a quick fix at all," he said.

"Too many things here that had to be resolved. To many big decisions to make

"A lot of changes are happening and would happen. This takes time. Are we pleased with the result? Absolutely not. I'm the first one angry and frustrated because I think we deserved much more than what we have.

"It's our own fault. We need to look for the future, knowing that the present as well is really, really, important."

Arteta also insists he has the backing of the board, who also see this as a long-term project, but admits the team's current form is unacceptable.

“Before looking at the future you have to look at the past," said the Spaniard.

"How you move things forward. The things that are working and the things that have to change.

"We all knew the bumps were coming. I said it many times in this room. It's how we deal with them. How strong we are to get through them and sometimes when thing gets ugly its necessary to get brighter and better.

"For sure nobody likes to be in this situation in the Premier League. It's not good enough and its not acceptable.

"The fact it isn't a quick fix doesn't mean we are accepting the situation. The contrary."