The magic is missing laments Arteta as Arsenal boss defends removing Odegaard and Rice 

Stalemate with defiant Everton just the latest example of Gunners' inability to fire up front leaving manager searching for answers 

OUT OF ANSWERS: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Pic: John Walton/PA Wire

Mikel Arteta admitted the magic was missing as Arsenal missed a golden opportunity to edge closer to Liverpool at the summit of the Premier League following a "very disappointing" goalless draw with Everton.

Arsenal dominated Saturday's fixture against Sean Dyche's resilient Toffees at the Emirates, but the sluggish championship contenders were guilty of failing to create enough clear-cut chances.