We know what we have to do – Mikel Arteta refusing to give up on top-four

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left frustrated by Monday night’s 2-0 defeat at Newcastle (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has insisted he does not have to tell his players what is at stake as they attempt to revive their fading Champions League hopes.

The Gunners entertain relegation-threatened Everton on Sunday knowing even victory might not be enough to secure a top-four Premier League finish after Monday night’s costly 2-0 defeat at Newcastle.