Arsenal stretched their Premier League lead to four points as Eberechi Eze's goal beat his former club Crystal Palace 1-0, while Manchester City lost 1-0 at Aston Villa on Sunday.Arsenal now lead fourth-placed City by six points and have a seven-point cushion over Liverpool in sixth.

This hard-fought victory over Crystal Palace was reflective of Arsenal’s wider qualities and couldn't have come at a more opportune moment

It is Manchester City rather than Liverpool who are billed as Arsenal’s closest challengers. Pep Guardiola’s side may have also stumbled on Sunday, falling to a 1–0 reverse against Aston Villa, but the four-match losing streak endured by Arne Slot’s side has relegated them to the status of third place.

Erling Haaland’s scoring streak has ended in Manchester City’s first loss in nearly two months that allowed Arsenal to extend its lead to four points in the Premier League.

Analysing the key talking points from the Premier League weekend - including Arsenal's title, Slot's openness and Wolves' inevitable woes

The Gunners’ summer signing proved the difference as Mikel Arteta’s side extended their lead at the top of the table.

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It may only be October, but is it already a one-horse Premier League title race? Arsenal's impressive start to the season - along with their regular Premier League title rivals stumbling - has left Mikel Arteta's side with a 67.

Arsenal host Brighton on Wednesday in a tasty League Cup last 16 clash in north London. Sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table, and also perfect in the Champions League through three games,