Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wasn't getting carried away after their show of character for Tuesday night's 2-2 draw at Chelsea.

Arsenal overcame David Luiz's dismissal and twice going behind to draw 2-2.

Arteta said, "Time will tell if this is a stepping stone, but at least I saw a reaction. I demand from the players that they never give up, we have to keep playing with the spirit we showed in every game. I'm proud of the way they reacted.

"They stepped up - if a team-mate makes a mistake they have to have their back.

"It's a good point in the end.

"I wasn't here a couple of weeks ago but what I am demanding every day they are trying their best to do it. Some are playing in different positions.

"It's very important for the development. We are in the a process and are going in the right direction but I think tonight is a special night for everybody.

"Granit [Xhaka] is - the way he trains every day - his attitude is incredible. I am very pleased with him in that position, the way he came in. I wasn't expecting Hector Bellerin to score with his left foot but he is fighting hard."

On goalscorer Gabriel Martinelli, he also said: "He is a great kid. He gets in the box. He plays against Cesar Azpilicueta who is one of the best defenders in the league and keeps taking him on. That is not easy."

On Martinelli texting Ian Wright, Arteta joked: "He gave him good advice, eh? Keep doing it!"