The key tests awaiting Arsenal in Premier League title bid
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eddie Nketiah’s late winner against Manchester United saw Arsenal open up a five-point gap at the top of the Premier League. Title race experience Manchester City remain Arsenal’s closest challengers and Pep Guardiola and his squad certainly have more proven know-how when it comes to getting a title bid over the line. Four league titles in the last five seasons certainly gives City the edge when it comes to trophy pedigree and it will be up to Arsenal to prove they have the same staying power. The summer signings of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko – both arriving from City – will no doubt help Arteta, who himself was an integral part of Guardiola’s coaching staff for two successful title-winning seasons.