Arteta feeling his way back to fitness after lengthy lay-off

EVERTON midfielder Mikel Arteta last night admitted he had forgotten what it was like to prepare for games after a lengthy knee injury.

The 27-year-old is looking to retain his place in the side against Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League tonight at Goodison Park.

The Spaniard made his first start in almost a year last week in the Toffees’ superb victory over Chelsea last week.