'I love them': Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal players despite loss at Everton – video
Mikel Arteta declared his love for the Arsenal players after Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Everton. 'I want the team to know how much I love them,' Arteta said. 'I love them much more now than three hours ago.' Arteta admitted that the league leaders struggled with Everton’s direct approach and failed to capitalise on several promising openings in the second half.
The new Everton manager, Sean Dyche, was full of praise for a relentless performance and the backing of an impassioned Goodison Park crowd, but insisted there could be no let up in the fight to avoid relegation. 'It’s a starting point,' said the former Burnley manager, who replaced Frank Lampard earlier this week. 'This win and performance doesn’t guarantee the next one.'