Overview

• Arsenal top the Premier League by one point after seven matches, capitalizing on recent Liverpool slip-ups to move first.
• Gary Neville, Patrick Vieira and Alan Shearer publicly endorse Arsenal’s title credentials, while stressing the need to finish the job.
• Sol Campbell urges a universal winning mentality and consistent winter form, and says the team must learn how to play to Viktor Gyokeres’ strengths.
• Summer spending of about £250m on eight signings has bolstered two-per-position depth, with Martin Zubimendi noting injuries previously derailed challenges.
• FBRef data reported by Arsenal-focused outlets shows the league’s best expected goal difference and elite defensive numbers, reinforcing the early table position.