Arsenal have gone 10 games unbeaten already this season and have opened up a four point lead at the top of the table, with their main rivals all falling furtherbehind with defeats at the weekend.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mikel Arteta Receives Surprise Sack Verdict From Wayne Rooney. Five-time Premier League champion Wayne Rooney claimed that there would likely be “a change of manager” at Arsenal if Mikel Arteta fails to win this year’s title.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ARSENAL have been here before… but this time, it feels different. Masters of cocking up healthy leads in the Premier League title race, they have registered 22 points — or more — after nine