Arsenal have the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League as they prepare to visit Fulham. The Gunners, currently a single point ahead of second-place Liverpool, have amassed an impressive 16 points from seven games at the start of this top-flight campaign.

However, they face a tough challenge when they travel to Craven Cottage on Saturday evening. Liverpool, their title rivals, are set to face Manchester United on Sunday providing Arsenal with the chance to increase their lead at the top if they can secure victory over Marco Silva's side. Despite boasting the league's best defence, having conceded only three goals all season, there are reports that Mikel Arteta could be considering a £52million German star to bolster his defensive options. Express Sport provides all the latest news from the Emirates, including a boost during the international break and a Premier League title prediction.

Despite having the best defence in the top flight, the Gunners are reportedly considering a young left-back. Currently, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Riccardo Calafiori are the main players in that position with Jurrien Timber and Piero Hincapie also...