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Branislav Ivanovic says Chelsea need more focus after Arsenal loss

Branislav Ivanovic of Chelsea tackles Arsenal's Nacho Monreal
Image: Branislav Ivanovic (left) wants more focus from Chelsea after their defeat at Arsenal

Branislav Ivanovic says Chelsea must find their focus again after winning just one of their last four matches in all competitions.

The Stamford Bridge side were beaten 3-0 by Arsenal on Saturday as their recent slump continued and they fell to eighth place in the Premier League table.

Ivanovic captained Chelsea at the Emirates in the absence of injured skipper John Terry and has called for his team to pick up.

Mesut Ozil scores the third goal of the game for Arsenal
Image: Mesut Ozil scores the third goal of the game for Arsenal in a dominant first-half display

"As a team we didn't answer anything the manager asked of us (against Arsenal)," Ivanovic told Chelsea's official website. "We have to be honest with ourselves and put more attention on the small details. We have to be more focused and concentrated on the game.

'I know it's very disappointing and it hurts all of us, but the opinion of everyone in the dressing room was in the same direction.

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"We have to build on that, stay together, work hard, and believe in what we are doing. I am sure we can come out of it stronger. We have to stick together."

Gary Cahill looks to the sky after Arsenal score the Emirates Stadium
Image: England defender Gary Cahill looks to the sky after Arsenal score the Emirates

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