Moyes admits fears over Arteta
Everton are next in action against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday
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Sunday, 22, Feb 2009 10:28
Everton boss David Moyes admits Mikel Arteta is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being stretchered off in the 1-1 draw with Newcastle United.
The 26-year-old landed awkwardly after an aerial challenge with Peter Lovenkrands early on.
He has returned to Liverpool to undergo a scan for suspected ligament damage.
Arteta joins Tim Cahill, Stephen Pienaar, Yakubu, and James Vaughan on the Toffees' growing injury list.
Moyes said he is concerned about Arteta's injury.
"The news I'm getting at the moment isn't great," the Scot said.
"The early look at him wasn't good, but I'd rather wait to see.
"We played for nearly an hour against 10 men and created hardly and chances.
"A draw's not a bad result, but I think in the circumstances we're disappointed not to take all three and bitterly disappointed because of the injury to Mikel."
Meanwhile, Newcastle caretaker boss Chris Hughton was pleased with his side's resolve after the sending off of Kevin Nolan.
"For us I think to go down to 10 men at the time that we did, to come through the 90 minutes with Everton having limited good opportunities at our goal is testament to our lads," he said.