Overview
- Everton boss David Moyes praised Mikel Arteta and rejected complaints about Arsenal’s physicality and set‑piece focus, calling such strengths part of the game.
- Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler said he texted Arteta to express “huge respect” after earlier objections to time management, adding Arsenal would deserve the title if they win it.
- Mikel Arteta dismissed talk of a siege mentality and said the squad is concentrating on performance as Arsenal pursue the league, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.
- Arteta reported no new injuries and said late decisions will be taken on Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard, with Ben White fit to return for Saturday’s visit of Everton.
- Scrutiny of Bukayo Saka’s form continued after a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen, where substitute Noni Madueke earned a late penalty converted by Kai Havertz, but Arteta offered firm public backing for Saka.