The Arsenal manager is determined to squeeze every last drop of talent and effort from his players, but he still has a long way to go

Mikel Arteta said after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea that it has been a “nightmare eight weeks” for him and his Arsenal side due to continued problems with suspensions and injuries. The Gunners’ season so far has undoubtedly been damaged by the persistent absence of key players,

Mikel Arteta has downplayed the gap between Arsenal and Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table and says there is no clear favourite for the title