Arsenal and January, Planning from a Position of StrengthWith Arsenal setting the early pace in the Premier League title race, focus inside the club has inevitably shifted towards January. There is

Arsenal's squad depth makes them favourites for the Premier League title, says former Premier League forward Clinton Morrison. The Gunners stamped their authority as league leaders on Tuesday night with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over in-form Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium.

An emphatic win over a title rival answered many of the questions that had been bubbling up around Mikel Arteta's side

Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez was escorted down the tunnel after becoming embroiled in a heated confrontation with Arsenal fans

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So Fulham bidding £26million for Ricardo Pepi is very on-brand. And if they pull off a deal, it would also be worthwhile business — Pepi (above) has been evolving nicely with PSV in the Netherlands and he’ll be ready to push on. At 22, he is young enough to keep developing and £26m is a lightweight fee by Premier League standards.

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Arsenal come into this game on the back of a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, which saw them retain their two-point lead over City at the top of the table. Villa, meanwhile, needed a brace from substitute Ollie Watkins, to notch up a comeback 2-1 win away to Chelsea, thus extending their winning run to 11 games.

Mikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal remain open to strengthening their squad in January, despite boasting what many consider the strongest group in the Premier League this season.Arsenal have finished