Wilshere, Giroud, Mertesacker + More: Players React On Twitter To Liverpool Loss

Arsenal slumped to a disappointing 5-1 loss to Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday to relinquish top spot in the Premier League table.

The hosts raced into a 4-0 lead inside the opening 20 minutes thanks to goals from Martin Skrtel (2), Raheem Sterling and Daniel Sturridge as the Gunners were unable to deal with the intensity of the Merseysiders play.

The second half was played out in second gear with Sterling making it 5-0 shortly after the break before Mikel Arteta grabbed a consolation. The result saw the Gunners slip to second after Chelsea beat Newcastle United but they managed to stay above Manchester City who were held by Norwich City.

After the game, some of the Arsenal players took to Twitter to apologise to the fans for their performance and vow to make things right when they take on Manchester United on Wednesday night at the Emirates.

Here’s what they had to say:

Sorry to the fans who travelled and the ones that watched at home….simply not good enough! Good chance to bounce back on Wednesday! #AFC

— Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) February 8, 2014

sorry guys, this was a bad day for the whole team. No we have to stand together in the defeat and get our heads sorted again.

— Per Mertesacker (@mertesacker) February 8, 2014

We gotta stay strong and carry on on Wednesday. Our fans didnt deserve this result, thanx for this great support though!! #nextgame #standup

— Lukas-Podolski.com (@Podolski10) February 8, 2014

Was a really poor performance today from me!

— Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) February 8, 2014

We have to face our responsabilities and bounce back V united! So disappointed but keep the head up!

— Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) February 8, 2014