Mikel Arteta has been told that Arsenal are "ready" for what could be a gruelling October in their Premier League title question with tough assignments against Tottenham, Liverpool and others on the horizon.
The Gunners sit in a healthy position in the current Premier League standings, having racked up 18 points from a possible 21 available. Next up on the agenda is Spurs and Antonio Conte.
A win for either side will have one of the North London clubs sitting in first place ahead of Manchester City, who face rivals United on Sunday. Arsenal's injury concerns coupled with the fact that this is Conte's first game as the Lilywhites boss at the Emirates Stadium means anything can happen when the teams meet.