Arsenal do not need ‘reset’ – Arteta

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists the club does not require a “reset” despite earning just one point from their last three Premier League games.

The Gunners recently suffered a loss to Newcastle United, following a draw with Liverpool and a defeat to Bournemouth.

This recent form has put Arsenal seven points behind league leaders Liverpool, while their 1-0 loss to Inter Milan on Wednesday currently places them 12th in the 36-team Champions League standings.

“I don’t think about [needing a reset],” said Arteta. “Nobody works harder than me, I guarantee you that.

“We don’t need a reset. In one particular aspect we need to go from 95 (effort) to 100. I will not tell you what that is.”

Arsenal travel to London rivals Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

Martin Odegaard, who returned from an injury absence during the loss at the San Siro on Wednesday, will be in the squad to face the Blues.

However, Declan Rice, who missed the match in Italy, remains a doubt.

“I have to be very vague on [Rice] because there is no clarity on if he is going to be fit or not for the weekend,” said Arteta.

“He hasn’t trained yet and it is not clear yet whether he is going to be available.”

Arteta says while Odegaard is available a decision has not yet been made on whether he is fit to start.