Mikel Arteta's side have received plenty of praise so far this season, with Arsenal four points clear at the top of the Premier League. Despite this, the Spaniard is keeping his feet firmly on the ground and refuses to get involved in any title-based chat.
However, surely Arteta would have taken at least some satisfaction from Arsene Wenger's glowing praise of his side. The Gunners legend was one of the first people to big up Arsenal's title chances last month - an opinion which ages better by the week.
"There is no completely dominating team this season, and Arsenal has a chance with the potential that is there," said Wenger. "We used to be in the top four, and why not again? You cannot even rule out the fact that they can fight for the title, and hopefully, they can do it."
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However, one of Wenger's former players has disagreed with the ex-Arsenal manager. Gilberto Silva, a member of Wenger's Invincibles, believes Arsenal are in a 'good' place but says it's too early to claim that they can win the league.
"I think it is a bit early to say they are title challengers, but they are in a good situation," Silva told SiteDeApostas.com.
"I think it is important to compare the last few seasons at this stage when they were in a very different situation. The table as it stands looks very nice, and I hope they keep it that way.
"The next couple of weeks will be crucial for them until the break and the World Cup. I think it is important to keep this good run, at least until they stop for the World Cup and to try to make sure they remain in first position.
"If they can keep the distance from Manchester City, that will be fantastic. Because as we know, City are a very good team despite the fact they lost against another big team in Liverpool. They can be very dangerous for the remainder of the season.
"But it is important for Arsenal to continue at the top. Because when they come back for the second round of the competition, it is not going to be easy. Maintaining a lead in this league is not easy."
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