Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta accepts draws have ultimately stopped his side winning the Premier League after Liverpool moved closer to claiming the title.

Arne Slot's men got a timely favor from rivals Everton on Saturday after a 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Goodison Park.

Leandro Trossard opened the scoring for the visitors before an Iliman Ndiaye penalty after the break.



The result means Liverpool needs just 11 points from its remaining eight matches to be crowned champions, ahead of the visit of Fulham on Sunday.

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The point at Goodison Park was Arsenal's 11th draw of the season, with only Everton managing more.

Mikel Arteta watches on in frustration as Arsenal drops points against Everton.

There have been games Arsenal was winning last year and there was that run at the end of last season

But this year, too many draws."

Arsenal still has to make the trip to Anfield and it now appears inevitable that Arteta's side will be giving a guard of honor to Liverpool, should Arne Slot's men continue their strong recent form.


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