Mikel Arteta called Arsenal’s stuttering bid to win the Premier League title a “nightmare” after his side were left nine points adrift of Liverpool following a 1-1 draw at Chelsea.The Gunners appeared on course to end a three-match winless streak in the league after Gabriel Martinelli converted a fine cross from the returning Martin Odegaard on the hour mark.

Arsenal can't buy a win in England right now, outside of the Carabao Cup, and Mikel Arteta's frustration was highlighted at the full-time whistle. The Gunners drew 1–1 against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday heading into the international break with just five wins from its first 11 league games.

Mikel Arteta believes this season’s title race will be more open than in recent years - and Arsenal are right in the mix. The Gunners have lost three of their past six games in all competitions ahead of a trip to Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Arsenal could ...

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

Mikel Arteta’s frustration was evident following Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea, a game where the Gunners aimed to rebound from recent setbacks against Newcastle United and Inter Milan.

Mikel Arteta said he can see no clear favourite emerging for the Premier League title as he pointed to small margins that have seen Arsenal slip seven points behind leaders Liverpool. Sunday’s meeting with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge has taken on added importance following a run of one point from three games.

Latest Arsenal news and gossip as Leandro Trossard hits back at criticisms of the Gunners tactics this season ahead of the Premier League clash against Chelsea

Arsenal’s challenging run in their pursuit of the Premier League title this season has not shaken the club’s confidence in Mikel Arteta, with the board reportedly standing firmly behind their manager.