Arsenal, currently leading the Premier League pack, are getting a taste of life at the top and the scrutiny that comes with it.

The Gunners, under Mikel Arteta's stewardship, are facing flak for their style of play, especially their reliance on set-piece goals. Liverpool boss Arne Slot has raised eyebrows with his comments over Arsenal's dependence on dead-ball situations, prompting a former Gunner to leap to his old club's defence.

Following the 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Brighton and a challenging draw for the next round, there's talk about new contracts being lined up at the Emirates, and one of Arteta's past adversaries has drawn parallels between Arsenal and his own squad, as the chase for a first Premier League title in 21 years continues.

As Arsenal gear up for Saturday's trip away to Burnley, here's all the latest news from North London.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Arne Slot head coach of Liverpool embracing Mikel Arteta manager of Arsenal at the...