The Premier League leaders travel to Merseyside holding a narrow two-point lead at the top of the table and chasing their first league title since 2004.
Arteta reflected on his time in charge and the people behind the club's progress. He said: "One man cannot really change anything, especially when you talk about the size of the issue. You have to have a lot of very good and committed people around you with the same vision, work ethic and passion. I am very lucky because I have had that."
The Spaniard emphasised the role of his players in Arsenal's push this season, adding, "The players have to buy into what you say and what you do. I feel very lucky because those players give you 100 per cent in the direction you want every single day."
Arsenal come into the game off a narrow victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, where two own goals secured a 2-1 win, but they have struggled on the road recently and are without a league away win in their last three matches.
Everton, led by manager David Moyes, will provide a personal reunion for Arteta.
The Arsenal boss played under Moyes at Everton for six years early in his career, and he spoke warmly about his former manager, saying: "I'm very grateful for everything that he did for me, for Everton as well, but I think in general for English football as well, he's been an example of how to behave in good moments and in difficult ones."
Moyes has a solid recent record against Arsenal, losing only one of his last five matches against Arteta's teams.
Arsenal are managing injury issues ahead of the clash, with defender Ben White ruled out and forward Kai Havertz and centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes close to returning.
Arteta said he is also looking forward to playing at Everton's new ground for the first time, calling it “strange but very exciting, we're going to have the opportunity to win at the incredible stadium they have built.”
Chelsea came from two goals down to secure a 2-2 Premier League draw against Newcastle United at St James' Park, producing a strong second-half response after being outplayed in the first half.
Pep Guardiola has played down speculation about his future at Manchester City and has insisted his full focus has remained on the immediate task of facing West Ham in the Premier League.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has firmly dismissed speculation linking him with a potential return to Manchester City, insisting his full focus has remained on his current job at Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham Hotspur head into Saturday's mouth-watering Premier League showdown with Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium under a cloud of inconsistency.
