Jamie Carragher says Arsenal are in a ‘great position’ to end their long wait for a Premier League title – and their most significant ‘obstacle’ this season could be Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.

Not even in his wildest dreams could Mikel Arteta have imagined such a productive and momentum-shifting weekend for his team, in which Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea all suffered shock defeats.

Eberechi Eze ensured Arsenal took full advantage with the only goal of the game in a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday, just two months after leaving Selhurst Park to join the Gunners.

It means the north Londoners hold a four-point advantage over second-placed Bournemouth after nine games, while boasting far and away the best defensive record having shipped a total of just three goals.

Arteta’s men – who have finished runners-up in each of the last three seasons – will be determined to tighten their grip on top spot when they return to Premier League action away to struggling Burnley in a week’s time.

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