Sat discussing his new contract back in September, it was made abundantly clear what Mikel Arteta wanted from the next phase of his time at Arsenal. Arteta spoke about all the fine work that has gone on to rebuild the club during his almost five years in charge - an anniversary he will celebrate on Friday - but there was an acceptance that silverware was now needed.

Arsenal played out a goalless draw against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners went into the game as favourites, having won five of their previous six games in all competitions. They dominated the vast share of possession against the Toffees but were unable to break the deadlock at the Emirates Stadium.

The circumstances and stakes were different, but there was a strong sense of Deja vu when it came to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ’s comments on Saturday. After watching his Gunners side be held to a goalless draw by Everton,