Mikel Arteta admitted back-to-back defeats have halted Arsenal's Premier League momentum but warned against putting his side's rocky run under the microscope.Arsenal's title challenge has faltered in recent matches following a home loss to West Ham on December 28 before they suffered another defeat at Fulham three days later.The Gunners have slipped to fourth in the table, five points behind leaders Liverpool who they host in the third round of the FA Cup at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta admitted back-to-back defeats have halted Arsenal's Premier League momentum but warned against putting his side's rocky run under the microscope.Arsenal's title challenge has faltered in recent matches following a home loss to West Ham on December 28 before they suffered another defeat at Fulham three days later.The Gunners have slipped to fourth in the table, five points behind leaders Liverpool who they host in the third round of the FA Cup at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.