Mikel Arteta cut a frustrated figure after Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace last night, a result that has all but ended their Premier League title hopes.
The Gunners twice took the lead at Selhurst Park only to be pegged back on both occasions.
Jean-Philippe Mateta's brilliant late strike secured a point for Oliver Glasner's side, delivering what appears to be a fatal blow to Arsenal's championship ambitions.
The disappointing result means Liverpool now need just a single point from their remaining five matches to be crowned champions.
Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta cut a frustrated figure following his side's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday night
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After the match, Arteta spoke to the BBC where his frustration was evident in his responses.
When asked about "uncharacteristic errors" leading to Palace's second equaliser, the Spaniard simply replied: "Yes, unfortunately yes."
The Arsenal boss was equally terse when questioned if he gave Palace credit for their approach, responding curtly: "I already mentioned that twice, yes."
With the Premier League title now effectively beyond reach, Arsenal must turn their attention to their Champions League campaign.
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Arsenal news: Crystal Palace came from behind twice to earn a draw against Mikel Arteta's side
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The Londoners will host Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their semi-final next Tuesday.
Arsenal's injury concerns continue to mount with long-term absentees Gabriel, Kai Havertz, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Gabriel Jesus all set to miss the crucial European tie.
For the Palace match, Arteta was forced to name inexperienced quartet Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Jimi Gower, Jack Henry-Francis and Ismeal Kabia on the bench.
When asked if his remaining players had come through unscathed, Arteta admitted: "I don't know, I haven't spoken to a doctor so we will have to wait and see."
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Bukayo Saka was only fit enough to feature as a substitute against the Eagles.
The England winger, 23, had been on the receiving end of a heavy challenge during Arsenal's previous match against Ipswich - with that incident resulting in Ipswich full-back Leif Davis being shown a red card.
Arsenal's title challenge has faded at the worst possible moment, with the draw against Palace leaving them to rue missed opportunities.
The Gunners must now regroup quickly as they shift focus to European glory.
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With their depleted squad and mounting injury concerns, Arteta faces a significant challenge in preparing his team for the PSG encounter.
The semi-final represents Arsenal's last chance to salvage silverware from a season that promised so much but may ultimately end in disappointment.
Arsenal star Leandro Trossard, meanwhile, insists his team are determined to beat PSG.
Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta will now turn his attention towards Tuesday's Champions League clash with PSG following their 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace
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"I think everyone is up for it,” he said. “We've now got a six-day lead up to it, we need to rest up now, prepare really well, and I think everyone will be up for it.
"With the home crowd behind us, there needs to be an electric atmosphere, and they will push us forward.
“We want the same as last time, they were incredible in the home game against Real Madrid. If we can do that again, it would be amazing.”
