Arsenal look all set to head into the World Cup break top of the Premier League table after their 1-0 weekend win at Chelsea further strengthened their outstanding start to the season.
Gabriel’s winner at Stamford Bridge made it 11 wins from 13 Premier League outings thus far, and kept Mikel Arteta’s men two points clear of champions Manchester City ahead of this weekend’s final round of fixtures before the mid-season break.
On Wednesday night, attention turns to the Carabao Cup and a potentially tricky tie against fellow Premier League side Brighton. The Seagulls arrive in north London buoyed by back-to-back wins - their first under new boss Roberto De Zerbi - having scored seven in successes over Chelsea and Wolves.