Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen has called for his teammates to bounce back from their FA Cup exit at the hands of Arsenal on Sunday.

The Reds were beaten 2-1 by the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium, and Allen has said that the hallmark of a great side is how they respond to setbacks.

He told the club's official website: "People always talk about the sign of a great team is to bounce back as soon as you do have a disappointment - that will be the case for us now.

"Our focus turns straight to that game and playing at Anfield has been brilliant for us this season. We're hoping to make sure we play well and get the three points.

"We never know when we're beaten and that's a great characteristic to have. We've got strong personalities in that dressing room that will make sure we give everything until the very end."

The Reds host Swansea City on Saturday.

Written by
Paul Gorst