"If there is any sense of disappointment, it is only that they failed to beat Chelsea, whom they have become accustomed to getting the better of, despite having a man advantage from the 38th minute on Sunday. But really there shouldn't be any disappointment. Coming out of the international break, having conceded a late equaliser to Sunderland in their previous game, Arsenal looked potentially vulnerable."
"Despite having been by far the most impressive side this season, their lead over Manchester City was only four points. They were without Gabriel, who probably ranks alongside Declan Rice as their most important player. They faced Tottenham, Bayern and Chelsea over the course of eight days, and Manchester City appeared to be beginning to gather momentum. Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend's football Since then they have outplayed Tottenham and Bayern, winning both games comfortably,"
Arsenal hold a five-point lead and have completed two of their three toughest away fixtures, emerging with reputation enhanced despite missing key centre-backs. A draw at Chelsea, despite a man advantage from the 38th minute, is the only minor disappointment. After conceding a late equaliser to Sunderland, Arsenal faced Tottenham, Bayern and Chelsea in eight days, beating Tottenham and Bayern comfortably and drawing at Stamford Bridge without William Saliba. Manchester City have lost momentum with recent defeats and an unconvincing performance against Leeds, while Liverpool remain inconsistent, leaving Arsenal with clearer advantage.
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