Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pretended to storm out of an interview with Sky Sports following his exit after last weekend's draw with Manchester United. The Spaniard ended his post-match duties prematurely with the broadcaster after he faced questions over the Gunners' injury record and lack of an out-and-out goalscorer.

LONDON — Mikel Merino led Arsenal to a 1-0 win against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Merino's first-half header settled the London derby at the Etihad Stadium and saw second-placed Arsenal move within 12 points of leader Liverpool. In another all-London clash, Fulham beat Tottenham 2-0.

Mikel Arteta has challenged his Arsenal squad to aim for second place in the Premier League this season, stating: "If you cannot be the best, be the second best at least." Despite falling 15 points behind league leaders Liverpool after a three-game winless streak,