With one of the world's most famous sporting fixtures, horse racing's Grand National, taking place just 3½ miles away at Aintree, Arsenal failed to clear yet another hurdle as they were held by Everton to a 1-1 draw that threatens to stunt momentum ahead of a season-defining week.

Mikel Arteta’s side visit Everton on Saturday lunchtime, but they will have one eye on their massive Champions League quarter-final clash next Tuesday, as holders Real Madrid travel to north London. Advertisement With Gabriel now out for the season and Timber,

A major hamstring injury, suffered Wednesday in the win over Fulham, will keep the Brazilian international out the rest of the campaign

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said there is "no way" Everton should have been awarded a penalty in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.

Mikel Arteta's side have got Tuesday's Champions League tie with Real Madrid to think about and, on top of that, this is an early kick-off to deal with too. None of that helps. I want Arsenal to keep on winning to put some pressure on Liverpool but Everton drew 0-0 at Emirates Stadium in December,

Arsenal Eye Rotation Ahead of Premier League Test at EvertonSaka return timed with Real Madrid loomingAs Arsenal prepare for their final visit to Goodison Park, Mikel Arteta faces a delicate

Everton did local rival Liverpool a big favor in the Premier League title race by taking points off second-place Arsenal on Saturday. A 1-1 draw at Goodison Park left Arsenal 11 points behind Liverpool with seven games to play in what is looking like an increasingly forlorn task to catch the leaders.