There are moments when a manager feels like he must simply obey his instincts and perhaps trust a little in the game’s capacity for drama, which may well be what persuaded Mikel Arteta to substitute his captain and chief creator Martin Odegaard just after the hour.

The Gunners have struggled for output from the left side this season and found more joy scoring from set-pieces

Mikel Arteta has defended his substitution of captain Martin Ødegaard in Arsenal's 0-0 draw against Everton by insisting it was a "tactical decision."

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta told Sky Sports after today's draw: "Very disappointing not to win the game. We fully deserved to win the game. "We conceded no shots. We dominated play. When we generated big chances we didn't score a goal.

Mikel Arteta was disappointed about his Arsenal team not picking up all three points against Everton on Saturday and after the full-time whistle, the Spanish coach was not a fan of some questions

Mikel Arteta has explained his call to substitute captain Martin Odegaard in Arsenal 0-0 Premier League draw with Everton.

Arsenal were held to a goalless draw against Everton on Saturday afternoon as the Gunners' title hopes slipped further into the distance. With Liverpool drawing 2-2 with Fulham, Mikel Arteta's side failed to capitalise and remain six points off the Reds at the top of the Premier League.