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Kompany urges calm after Burnley defeat at Arsenal

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany says they must stick together after defeat at Arsenal.

The Clarets lost 3-1 in London on Saturday.

Kompany said, "I think we knew we were going to face one of the best teams in England and in every phase of play, it's a team that tests you.

"They test you when you have the ball, they test you when they have the ball and obviously as the narrative will be from this game is that they test you, even from set plays, they test in every way.

"For us, we have to look back at this game and take away the moments and momentum. I thought in most phases we were able to take momentum from it and

"It was a very disciplined and mature performance I would say but obviously there's the disappointment of the timing of goals and way we conceded."

Kompany added: “Even against a top side, I think it's something that will make us even sharper, even more aware of the threat of the level of this league. I have to give credit to Arsenal as well, it's not a coincidence

“These teams that have high possession and play around your box, they create set pieces because of it, dangerous set plays too.

“You have to deal with them but it's one of the best teams in the league at doing that. Let's not forget they are the best team on set plays I think.

“They keep testing you. If it's not through the middle or through the shots they have on target, it's through set plays. The best will test you in every way and for us it's just a reminder of staying sharp and alive on everything."

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