Michael Keane says Ronald Koeman has been let down by players

Defender Michael Keane believes the players have let down Ronald Koeman as the Everton manager fights for his job.

The 5-2 mauling by Arsenal on Sunday has heaped more pressure on the Toffees boss, who has overseen just two wins in 13 matches in all competitions this season.

But Keane insists the players have to shoulder a great deal of responsibility.

Koeman insists there can be no excuses for the club's slide into the relegation zone.

The Dutchman said the game was finely balanced until Idrissa Gueye's red card midway through the second half when Everton were 2-1 down, but there was no doubt the home side were lucky to be still in the game at that point after a string of good saves by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford as the Gunners dominated.

Seven league goals in nine matches tells part of the story, although the disjointed way the team have played after a £150million summer spending spree and rumours of dressing room unrest have also contributed.

Koeman will plough on regardless, with a Carabao Cup tie at Chelsea next up on Wednesday.