Premier League pace-setters Arsenal are reacquainting themselves with life at the top. This includes dealing with ongoing debate about how they are achieving their success among England's elite.

Mikel Arteta's team are facing new criticism regarding their style of play, particularly their focus on set-piece goals. Liverpool's Arne Slot is one of those questioning the reliance on dead-ball situations, prompting a former Gunner to defend his old team. On a brighter note, there are whispers of more new contracts on the horizon at the Emirates, while one of Arteta's old adversaries has compared Arsenal to one of his old teams. Express Sport analyses the latest headlines from north London as the Gunners prepare for Saturday's journey to Burnley.

While those at Arsenal will be unconcerned about how their goals are scored, the broader football community is hotly debating the club's success of late. This has led to considerable scrutiny relating to their preference for set-piece tactics.

Coach Nicolas Jover has significantly enhanced this aspect of Arsenal's game, and it doesn't sit well with many in the sport. It seems that even includes...