Arsenal make the trip to Old Trafford on Sunday to face Manchester United. With their first five games all coming against teams who are currently 10th or below, many are billing this game as Arsenal's first real test of the season.
The Gunners have a 100 per cent win record so far this campaign and another victory against Erik ten Hag's side would send a statement out to the rest of the league. If they do win, Mikel Arteta's side would go four points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Arsenal are up against a United side who are beginning to find their groove under ten Hag, and a win could see them move into the top four. Gunners icon Paul Merson says he'd be 'shocked' if Arsenal made it six straight victories, while Chris Sutton believes Gabriel Jesus could cause the United defence real problems.
"This is a massive test for Arsenal. They've won five Premier League games on the trot, and it's important that they don't lose this game. If they go to Old Trafford and get a draw, it's a great start to the season. If they lose, people will call them flat-track bullies - the same old Arsenal. This is a big match for them.
"If Man United win this game, they're into the Premier League top four. Four wins on the trot and everybody goes, "Wow! Look at them!" I'd be quite shocked if Arsenal won this game. They might have to play without their two best footballers - Odegaard and Zinchenko.
"If Odegaard is injured, I'd go with Emile Smith Rowe - for Fabio Vieira to start this Premier League game is a big ask. Arsenal can't afford to lose, and they don't need to win this game right now - a draw should suffice."
Prediction: Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal
"This feels impossible to predict. Manchester United have won their past three games and Arsenal have started superbly.
"Martin Odegaard went off injured in the 2-1 win against Aston Villa and he is a big player for them. Arsenal were far too good for Villa and if anything is lacking they were not quite ruthless enough, but Gabriel Jesus is big trouble for any defenders. He hassles and presses and has great quality.
"It will be close. I like what Erik ten Hag has done in such a short space of time at Manchester United but I am going to jump on the Arsenal bandwagon."
Prediction: Manchester United 2-3 Arsenal
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