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.

Mikel Arteta was powerless to prevent Arsenal from falling to a second Premier League defeat of the season away to Newcastle

Arsenal travel to Chelsea having taken only one point from their past three Premier League matches. Mikel Arteta understands the reasons for their adversity.