Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are six points clear at the top of the Premier League
When Mikel Arteta tried to settle the nerves of Arsenal's fans by urging them to "jump on the fun boat" to Premier League title glory, little did he realise Pep Guardiola and Unai Emery would be at the helm.
The Gunners manager was attempting to calm the air of panic that appeared to grip Arsenal – manager, players and supporters – during and after the Premier League leaders' home defeat to a resurgent Manchester United.
Fast forward seven days and The Gunners are sitting pretty with a six-point lead at the top after Manchester City and Aston Villa suggested that even if Arsenal opened the door, they would trip over the mat on the way in.
This has been a perfect weekend for Arsenal, one that has added to the sense that this is the "now or never" season for Arteta and his players.
