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Wolves boss Lopetegui urges perspective after Arsenal thrashing: Look at Leicester and Leeds

Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui urged perspective after their 5-0 rout at Arsenal.

Lopetegui says it wasn't the way he wanted to end the season, but was happy they remain in the Premier League.

He stated, “It's a frustrating day. I didn't want this, and I hate to lose, of course. It a pity the first time they arrived to the box they scored – it's been key. After the first goal it was more difficult for us and a quick second goal. They have quality and we have to do better. It's about intensity. In the Premier League, if you go a little bit down on your intensity, you have lost because the level is very high.

“Of course, it's not the way we wanted to finish. Maybe they had the extra motivation to play at home. They are a fantastic team, that's why when you're not at your best level, maybe it's going to be embarrassing. It can serve as a wake up to us for the future. Be ready to keep improving because this squad has suffered a lot and we have to improve if we want to compete next season.

“We are very unhappy today because we wanted to show our face. It's not easy to play these kinds of matches, after you achieve your aim three matches before. A lot of players are maybe calm, thinking of the national team or the future, it's not easy. They played at home, so you have to show your best face if you want to compete with them and we didn't do it. It's a pity.

“I highlight the merit of the team to be out of the relegation. I saw the sad images about Leeds and Leicester, with very big squads, and we are out three matches before because we have worked very well. Today I am very, very sad because it's not good to finish in this way, but it's not easy to play these kinds of matches."

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