Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side deserved to beat Everton and insisted he was still pleased with their performance after Saturday's Premier League match ended in a 0-0 stalemate. Arsenal, who squandered a chance to close the gap at the top of the Premier League standings after leaders Liverpool also drew at home to Fulham,

Everton frustrated Arsenal this afternoon to secure a point in a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium. The result leaves Arsenal fans disappointed, as the Gunners had entered the match knowing they needed a win after drawing their previous Premier League game against Fulham.

Arsenal failed to capitalise on Liverpool dropping points against Fulham as Mikel Arteta's side were held by strugglers Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The Gunners could only manage a draw 1-1 at Fulham six days ago and again took just a point as Sean Dyche’s battlers clung on for a goalless draw at the Emirates.