Chris Sutton believes Arsenal are still well short of competing with the Premier League's best after slumping to a defeat by Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.
Despite drawing the first leg of their semi-final 0-0 at Anfield, Mikel Arteta's side fell to a 2-0 loss at the Emirates Stadium courtesy of a double from Diogo Jota.
Having also suffered a shock defeat in the FA Cup at Nottingham Forest, failed to qualify for Europe this term and sitting 21 points off Premier League leaders Manchester City, it means the Gunners hopes of lifting silverware are all but over.