Table-toppers Arsenal stunned 0-1 by Everton

James Tarkowski

Mikel Arteta admitted Premier League leaders Arsenal lacked composure in their shock 1-0 defeat at struggling Everton on Saturday.

James Tarkowski's second half header condemned Arsenal to just their second league loss this term. It was a frustrating blow for Gunners boss Arteta, who had hoped to open up an eight-point lead over second placed Manchester City.

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For the first time since losing at Manchester in September, Arsenal tasted defeat and Arteta claimed his players weren't composed enough to cope with Everton's game-plan under new boss Sean Dyche. "We had loads of the ball but we lacked that purpose and quality," Arteta said.

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