@Taz...I agree...Mancity and Chelsea have lost against small teams and will definately lose again as the relegation battle goes a notch higher and managers are replaced.

But my point is on those 5 consecutive games...arsenal will be stretched as they will be required to play at their very best...for 5 games in a row. The other contenders dont have a similar run that demands top level performance for 5 games in a row. Hence they will be slightly 'fresher'.

But again its early days...a game at a time.

@Kaka2za.....I think you should read this article to understand why Arteta has been so important for Arsenal so far.

http://eplindex.com/4532...ero-stats-analysis.html

As for potential Jan signings, i think Wenger already knows who he wants to sign.

@Impunity.....my point is that we can only speculate, so many players have been linked to Arsenal but the fact that we've done some scouting means we are definitely in the market for a top striker. I believe all the clubs with an intention to sign during this transfer window have already been in contact with their targets. The window is short so there's really no time for lengthy negotiations. Btw unconfirmed reports indicate we are now believed to be the frontrunners to bring Real Madrid's Morata to the Premier League on loan....it seems he's our top target. I think the kid has talent. Porto's Jackson Martinez is also another target.

http://www.dailymail.co....ary-boost-title-run.html

[quote=TAZ]@Impunity.....my point is that we can only speculate, so many players have been linked to Arsenal but the fact that we've done some scouting means we are definitely in the market for a top striker. I believe all the clubs with an intention to sign during this transfer window have already been in contact with their targets. The window is short so there's really no time for lengthy negotiations. Btw unconfirmed reports indicate we are now believed to be the frontrunners to bring Real Madrid's Morata to the Premier League on loan....it seems he's our top target. I think the kid has talent. Porto's Jackson Martinez is also another target.

http://www.dailymail.co....ry-boost-title-run.html[/quote]

Jackson Martinez has third party ownership. Only Chelsea or Mancity can handle such murky transactions.

Taz,

Arsenal legend Perry Groves says Berbatov would fit very well into Arsenal striker spot for cheap and untied.What say you?

ION, in New year day fixtures,Liverpool faces giant killers Hull,City and Chelsea away to Swansea and Soton and OT,it will be a dog fight for position 6.Great day!!