Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists he will not use the ball used against Manchester United as an excuse.
The Gunners will seek to bounce back from the 2-0 defeat by Newcastle in the Carabao Cup when the host the Red Devils in the third round of the FA Cup this weekend.
Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon secured a memorable win for Eddie Howe's men at the Emirates, with the Arteta lamenting his team's lack of cutting edge while admitting they struggled to deal with the Puma ball used on the night.