"I think in the end you need to use it as a motivation and in the end as a strength, because it happened and we need to accept it and we need to get better. At the same time, within the season, I think these moments happen, set-backs, and you just have to step up after that."
"Yes, it is [a disruption]. I think we have a great squad. I think players that come in always do really good, but obviously it's not always easy. We can't play every week with the same players and if players go out again, it's tough. But I think it's also part of... it happens within the season. I think it happens at every club. With us it's the same and we just have to manage that with and win our games."
Arsenal lost 2-1 at Aston Villa when Emiliano Buendía scored with the final kick, ending an 18-match unbeaten run. The defeat reduced Arsenal's lead at the top to two points after Manchester City's win. Jurriën Timber, moved from right-back to centre-back amid injuries, urged the squad to use the setback as motivation and to improve. William Saliba and Gabriel were absent, while Cristhian Mosquera is sidelined for weeks, creating disruption. Timber emphasised squad depth and the need to manage player availability and win upcoming matches. Aston Villa moved within three points and are in strong form.
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