Arsenal need to have a bit more composure: Arteta

LONDON - Mikel Arteta praised his "unbelievable" Arsenal team, despite the frustration of a 0-0 draw against Everton on a day when English Premier League leaders Liverpool also dropped points.

A week after they failed to win at Fulham in a 1-1 stalemate, the Gunners could again manage just one point, as Sean Dyche's Toffees held on for a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium on Dec 14.

Arteta's men remain six points behind Liverpool (36) having played a game more, with the 10-man Reds twice coming from behind in a 2-2 draw at Anfield.

The Gunners, Premier League runners-up for the past two seasons, are also a point behind Chelsea, who host Brentford at Stamford Bridge on Dec 15 - that match kicked off after press time.

Arsenal enjoyed 77 per cent of possession and a total of 13 shots, but could not find the breakthrough against an Everton side who defended resolutely and had only two shots in the entire game.

"We're very disappointed not to win the game because if there was only one team obviously that deserved to win it, that was Arsenal," insisted Arteta.