Arsenal could be ready to back Mikel Arteta to the tune of £50m in January as they look to ensure their fast start to the season doesn't go to waste.
The Gunners sit atop the Premier League table after picking up 28 points from their first 11 games - one more than they had at the same stage when they last won the title in 2003-04.
Sunday's draw at Southampton was a reminder of how easily points can be dropped, though, and the gap to second place has been cut.
