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Arsenal star Albert Sambi Lokonga urges his side to remain united following the Gunners' loss to Southampton which made it four defeats in five matches

Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has urged the club to remain united in the battle to end their Champions League exile following another costly defeat.

The Gunners are bidding to return to European football's premier club competition for the first time since the 2016-17 campaign and looked destined to do so just a month ago.

But three successive losses - including Saturday's 1-0 reverse at Southampton - since Mikel Arteta was named Premier League manager of the month for March have left them behind in the race for the top four.