Mikel Arteta: Man City loss my lowest moment in football

Title contenders? Nowhere near. For now, they have to be happy with being off the bottom with only four matches played.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the 5-0 Premier League defeat at the Etihad Stadium last month. Picture: Nick Potts/PA

Arsenal supporters who believe Mikel Arteta does not share their pain would do well to read on.

A narrow victory over relegation favourites does not mean Arteta's troubles are over, but nor did being bottom of the table after only three matches signify a relegation battle ahead.