Mikel Arteta: Arsenal will recover from ‘blip’

Arteta shouldered the full blame for Arsenal's seventh defeats in their opening 12 Premier League matches

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans on the pitch after the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium, London.

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal's wretched form remains a "blip" and not the descent into a Premier League relegation battle.

Gunners boss Arteta has thanked director Edu and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for their support, in the wake of Arsenal's winless run stretching to five league matches.