Mikel Arteta has revealed he called his players for a meeting to "bring down the temperature" - and pleaded with Arsenal's anxious fanbase to "jump on the fun boat" - in the wake of their defeat to Manchester United.Arsenal's Premier League title tilt was dealt a blow following a 3-2 loss to United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Arteta's squad have taken just two points from the nine available across their last three matches.

Mikel Arteta has revealed he called his players for a meeting to "bring down the temperature" - and pleaded with Arsenal's anxious fanbase to "jump on the fun boat" - in the wake of their defeat to Manchester United.Arsenal's Premier League title tilt was dealt a blow following a 3-2 loss to United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Arteta's squad have taken just two points from the nine available across their last three matches.