Arsenal have had a perfect start to the new season, with the Gunners managing to win all five games played in the Premier League so far.
Certainly, it's clear to see that Mikel Arteta's men have quickly moved on from the disappointing end to the previous campaign, following the club missing out on Champions League football by two points, with fellow north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur taking fourth spot.
But with Manchester United up next tomorrow afternoon at Old Trafford in what looks set to be a mouth-watering encounter, the north Londoners have a tremendous opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table.
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Arsenal hero Paul Merson has been more than impressed by the start his former side has made, but has warned that they can't lose on Sunday, before stating that they are still a 'million miles' away from the Premier League title.
"Five games, five wins and top of the table, the Gunners have done everything that could be expected so far," he said in his Daily Star column. "Every team wants a good start and they have it.
"But it’s only a start. And the clash at Old Trafford is the first real acid test for them this season.
"I’m not saying United are a great team or anything. But they’re not bad either and a win for them would make it four a row.
"Neither club is going to lift the title any time soon. The Gunners may have 15 points from 15 but, in my opinion, they’re a million miles from winning the league.
"What they do not want, though, is to suffer defeat at United - and, suddenly, all those cliches about them return."
Certainly, it's the first major test for this Arsenal side, but one they should look at as an opportunity to make a significant statement against one of the supposed big six clubs.
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