Mikel Arteta's incredulous reaction needed no interpretation as the Arsenal boss collapsed to the floor in the dying moments of their London derby against Chelsea on Sunday. The Gunners had twice come within inches of snatching victory at Stamford Bridge.

Mikel Arteta was left furious with his Arsenal side for their defending in the build-up to Pedro Neto's equaliser for Chelsea, with the Gunners now nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool

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.