Mikel Arteta knows Arsenal have a huge task on their hands after a 2-1 defeat to Everton left the Gunners without a Premier League win in seven games.
Arsenal will drop to 16th by the end of the weekend if Brighton and Hove Albion defeat lowly Sheffield United on Sunday.
The Gunners’ points return of 14 from as many games this season is their worst record at this stage since the 1974-75 campaign (converted to three points per win).
Arteta’s side have failed to score from open play in any of their past five Premier League away games, with their two goals on the road since Alexandre Lacazette’s strike against Liverpool coming from the penalty spot.
