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'The boys are still fighting' - Arteta bemoans Arsenal's bad luck after defeat at Everton

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is adamant his players are ''absolutely still fighting' after a 2-1 defeat to Everton on Saturday, which intensified the Gunners' on-field crisis.

Arteta's men went to Goodison Park without a win in their previous six Premier League outings, a run which has seen them plummet down the standings.

And there was to be no improvement on Merseyside as the Gunners went down once again.

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Everton took the lead after 22 minutes when Arsenal captain Rob Holding deflected the ball past Bernd Leno.

And while Nicolas Pepe levelled from the penalty spot, Yerry Mina appeared on the stroke of half-time to restored the Toffees' lead, which despite Arsenal's best efforts they maintained until full-time.