LONDON -- Arsenal have a week to prove they aren't April fools. For the second year in succession, the Gunners entered this month targeting glory at home and abroad.
But Sunday's 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa leaves Mikel Arteta's side facing a week to save their season and the Spaniard knows it. With trips to Bayern Munich and Wolverhampton Wanderers to come in the next six days, an apocalyptic scenario could see Arsenal's season suddenly fizzle out.
"If one result is going to do that then we are not strong enough," said Arteta.