Arsenal have Brighton up next in the Carabao Cup and although they have depth in the squad this year, they will hope the updates Arteta gives on the fitness of the players with knocks means they are back available as soon as possible.

At times, it doesn’t seem to matter how many players surround Jurrien Timber when he plays for Arsenal. The Dutchman either manages to get past his opponents or, at the very least, draws a foul.

Don't look now, but Arsenal are passing each test with precision and now lead the Premier League by four points, while sitting six points ahead of Man City

Gunners left sweating over fitness of some key players after extending their lead at the top of the Premier League

Arsenal are clear favourites to win the Premier League this season, as their consistency sits in stark contrast to that of their rivals. The Gunners have looked solid at the back, while doing just enough in attack to give Mikel Arteta some big results early on, with Arsenal’s win over Crystal Palace just the latest triumph.

Bukayo Saka came off midway through the second half of Arsenal's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Eberechi Eze's first half strike proved to be the difference at the Emirates as the summer signing scored his first goal since his summer arrival from the Eagles.

Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has backed Arsenal to lift the Premier League title this season, saying Mikel Arteta’s side now have the strongest squad in Europe and the mentality to go all the way.