'Positives to take' despite late defeat - Barkley
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Ross Barkley believes there are "positives to take" from Luton's narrow 4-3 defeat to top of the table Arsenal.
"It is a bit of a downer in the end because we performed well against the team that is top of the league," Barkley told BBC Radio Three Counties.
"So there are positives to take from it. We were down 2-1, then came back to 3-2, but then we conceded another two [goals]. It's easy to iron out but we keep making these mistakes. We are working on sorting it out, but it was a killer in the end.
"A goal happens quickly. It's not that we can't stay focused for the whole game. We conceded late against Liverpool, but against Crystal Palace and Everton the team did well in the late stages to get the win."
Barkley explained what the mood is like at the club is like: "We've got great team spirit and we show character on game day."
The 30-year-old midfielder has been "enjoying football" since joining Luton Town on a free transfer in the summer, after being released from Ligue 1 club Nice.
"I'm just enjoying my football. It was just great to score my first goal [against Arsenal]. I'm feeling positive, confident and just enjoying my football. That's the main thing."