Arteta had billed the coming week, starting with the visit of Chelsea, as a “crucial” period that would determine which direction Arsenal was heading this season.
“It's something to build on.”It took 90 minutes for the scrutiny that was hovering over Arteta to drift toward his Chelsea counterpart, Frank Lampard.
Lampard oversaw a spending spree of nearly $300 million in the summer transfer window and knows the pressure is on to win trophies this season.
The result kept Leicester above United in the standings after they started the day in second and third place.
Southampton had two second-half goals ruled out by VAR in a 0-0 draw at Fulham in the day's other match.