Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta believes his facet are in a greater place than they had been 12 months in the past after a closely-fought 1-0 victory over Fulham moved the Gunners three factors clear on the prime of the Premier League.
Manchester Metropolis had briefly leapfrogged them on the summit courtesy of a 2-0 win over Everton earlier within the day.
Nonetheless, Leandro Trossard returned his facet to the highest when he scored the one objective of the sport shortly earlier than the hour mark at Craven Cottage: a floor the place in December 2024 Arteta’s workforce had been held to a 1-1 draw.
A yr in the past, the Gunners started a four-match winless run within the league however they’re at the moment eight matches with out defeat in all competitions.
And Arteta believes his gamers are in a lot stronger place than they had been 12 months in the past.
“Immediately we managed higher than we did a yr in the past,” Arteta advised Sky Sports activities.
“However we have to proceed. It’s very early [in the season].
“Three weeks in the past we went to Newcastle. We lose in Newcastle and the Premier League is over.
“In order that’s the narrative, that’s the demand on this league so strive your greatest and win as many soccer matches as you possibly can. There’s no secret to that.”
Arteta and co. might be hoping to proceed their fantastic begin to the marketing campaign once they host Atletico Madrid on matchday three of the Champions League on Tuesday, earlier than the go to of Crystal Palace to the Emirates on Sunday.