Two draws in three Premier League games have stalled Arsenal's progress and although they still have a five-point lead at the top, Mikel Arteta has called on his team and their fans to bring energy "like animals" when they play Brentford on Wednesday.

The Bees have shown a potency from set pieces under manager Keith Andrews, something Mikel believes every team is trying to master. He said: "I don't know a team in the Premier League that doesn't like to score from set pieces.

All the latest from Tuesday's Premier League news conferences as Arne Slot, Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca speak before a busy midweek fixture list.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has rejected claims from Chelsea counterpart Enzo Maresca that the Blues cannot yet be seen as genuine contenders for the Premier League title.

Mikel Arteta remains Noni Madueke will justify his huge £52m fee, with the Arsenal manager revealing the role Bukayo Saka had in his arrival from Chelsea.