Mikel Arteta has urged the Premier League to intervene in the fixture congestion storm that has handed both Arsenal and Crystal Palace two matches in just three days next month.

Sunderland were unable to grab a winner against Everton on Monday night, but Granit Xhaka still walked away from the Stadium of Light with the full support of the Black Cats supporters. It was Xhaka who levelled the scores for Sunderland immediately after half-time, with his first goal since joining the club this summer.

Everton, managed by ex-Black Cats boss David Moyes, now have one win in their past eight matches.

Mikel Arteta calls for Arsenal's Premier League match on 21 December to move after their Carabao Cup quarter-final fixture against Crystal Palace is scheduled two days later.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has told the Premier League that he expects his side’s fixture with Everton to be rearranged. The Gunners have been caught up in a scheduling nightmare due to their progression through cup competitions this season.

The League Cup is being undermined by fixture congestion due to expanded European cup competition, the English Football League said on Monday after confirming Crystal Palace's quarterfinal with Arsenal on 23 December.

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Everton play on Monday night on what will be a cold, dreary trip to the Northeast for the travelling Blues to take on high-flying Sunderland. The newly-promoted side has exceeded all early expectations playing positive football and picking up a healthy amount of points even as the Premier League mainstays are getting all shook up.