Football: 'We are hurting, we are suffering' - Arteta's honest assessment of Arsenal

With Arsenal struggling near the bottom of the Premier League, manager Mikel Arteta has admitted his team 'are hurting' and 'suffering' as they prepare for the visit of Chelsea on Saturday. A dramatic slump in form has seen the FA Cup holders drop to within four points of the relegation zone and knocked out of the Carabao Cup after an embarrassing 4-1 defeat to Manchester City. The Gunners are currently 15th in the Premier League with just 14 points and four EPL wins all season. The pressure is on Arteta as his side have endured their worst start to the season since 1974/75.