There may only have been the merest trace of a title race for Arsenal to participate in before today, but even before a ball was struck Mikel Arteta’s team selection suggested his mind lay elsewhere.

Mikel Arteta was not best pleased with the penalty decision which went against Arsenal in their 1-1 draw at Everton. MORE — Everton 1-1 Arsenal analysis, highlights He also wasn't delighted with the way his much-changed Arsenal side played as they're now 11 points behind leaders Liverpool and could be 14 points behind with seven games to go.

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.