‘Draining’ run of defeats left Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta questioning himself

Arteta’s side had taken just two points from seven games before the win over Chelsea

Mikel Arteta’s side beat Chelsea on Boxing Day (Andrew Boyers/PA)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits he questioned himself every day during a “draining” run of defeats which were “frustrating and painful”.

A 3-1 Boxing Day win over London rivals Chelsea saw the Gunners pick up their first Premier League victory since November 1.