Even before their thumping north London derby victory against a sorry Spurs, there was plenty to suggest that this incarnation of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal was different to what had come before.

The 4-0 dismantling of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, a superb late turnaround to snatch victory away at Newcastle, and even the late equaliser against Manchester City were all indicative of a side that has added yet more depth, steel and quality to its ranks.

Six points clear at the top of the Premier League table, through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup and boasting a perfect record in the Champions League, the Gunners are enjoying life.

And yet, Wednesday’s visit from Bayern Munich represents another potential inflection point, and the perfect opportunity to rubber-stamp the n

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