Four points clear atop the Premier League table approaching November isn’t something new for Arsenal in the Mikel Arteta era.

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They’ve had fast starts to the season and huge leads at the top of the table heading into January, and even later in the season, before.

But it feels different this time.

Arsenal don’t seem capable of beating themselves or imploding. They’re rock solid. They have much better cover for injuries to key players. Everything is heading in the right direction and other factors are also playing into their hands.

Rivals floundering as Arsenal accelerate

Manchester City no longer look dominant, Liverpool have hit a disastrous run of form which will likely derail their bid at a repeat and other title outsiders like Chelsea, Tottenha

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