Arsenal had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Everton as Gerard Deulofeu’s equaliser cancelled out Mesut Ozil’s opener in an absorbing encounter at Emirates Stadium.

Arsene Wenger was happy to have five points between Arsenal and their nearest challengers after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Everton.

Roberto Martinez admitted he ‘couldn’t be happier’ with Everton’s performance but rued their lack of ruthlessness after a 1-1 draw with Arsenal.

Rene Meulensteen picked up his first win in charge of Fulham after seeing his side overcome Aston Villa 2-0 at Craven Cottage.

Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is eyeing up a place in England’s World Cup squad upon his recovery from injury.