Bernd Leno insists Mikel Arteta is the least person to blame for Arsenal's woes this season.

Wednesday's draw with Southampton means the Gunners stayed in 15th position on the table after 13 games.

Pressure is on Arteta to keep his job, but goalkeeper Leno says the players must take responsibility.

"That [pressure on Arteta] is not an issue at all. The coach is least to blame for the fact that we are in this situation," Leno told Sky Germany.

"If you look at the way we were running around on the pitch at times, then the players are the only ones to blame. I have to be honest about that.

"We're getting red cards, making mistakes, standing out of position. These are things that we have clearly addressed a thousand times. In the end, it's a lack of focus on the part of the players.

"The coach is not an issue in the dressing room, there is no criticism of him. We criticise ourselves and the players know that they are responsible.

"We actually have quality, but all of a sudden there was this break. But nobody can pin it on just one person."