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Leno hurting after Everton defeat but calls for unity under Arteta at Arsenal

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has called for unity under embattled boss Mikel Arteta following Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Everton.

The Gunners' winless run in the Premier League stretched to seven games thanks to Yerry Mina's header and a Rob Holding own goal, either side of Nicolas Pepe's penalty.

Arsenal's 14 points from their first 14 games of the season is their worst return since 1974-75, while they have not scored from open play in any of their past five away matches in the top flight.

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With his side just four points above the relegation zone and 10 adrift of the top four, pressure is mounting on manager Arteta ahead of two huge matches next week - an EFL Cup quarter-final with Manchester City on Tuesday and a league game at home to Chelsea on December 26.