With only a few days to prepare for the world's biggest sporting event, Arsenal was looking to extend their lead at the top of the table after Manchester City was defeated by Bretford after going 16 games unbeaten at the Etihad Stadium.
No one would have predicted Arsenal would be top of the league after 14 games before the season began.
No one tipped the team to have this fighting spirit, but what Mikel Arteta is doing for Arsenal is quite incredible and deserves to be applauded. Even though we still have a long way to go in the league, I see an Arsenal team that is constantly improving. Last week's match against Chelsea, for example, was just great. Their pressing for the ball has really improved, and today against Wolves, who were looking to improve for the newly appointed manager, Arsenal were looking more sharp.
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Since 2004, I think this has been the best Arsenal side who we can all sees a little bit of hunger for trophies,
As a football fan, I'm loving what I'm seeing from this young Arsenal side. I hope they continue like this to go all the way to winning the league next year. I trust their process and I hope injuries don't disturb them.
Guardiola seems to have prepared a coach himself to be a real rival to him in the Premier League
What Arteta has done is great ... he moved Arsenal quietly from a team that lives on the past and his biggest goal is to reach the Champions League to the top of the Premier League
Is truly amazing how mikel has transformed the gunners in that way