Arsenal are leading the way in the Premier League, heading into the World Cup break ahead of reigning champions Manchester City by a five-point margin.
The Gunners have dropped just five points in the English top flight so far this season, losing to Manchester United at Old Trafford and drawing 1-1 away to Southampton. Mikel Arteta's side remain the only side with a 100% win record at home in the Premier League after City lost 2-1 to Brentford on the final weekend before the World Cup.
A successful summer transfer window has seen the arrival of Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira, Marquinhos and Matt Turner, which has strengthened the squad depth at the Emirates Stadium. The improvement in key areas of the squad has helped Arsenal keep pace and even surpass City, as shown by a key stat in terms of expected points per game.
