Arsenal extended their lead over Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table after a 1-0 home win over Crystal Palace on Sunday – but despite Eberechi Eze’s goal, it was another star who should be taking the plaudits.

Eberechi Eze scored the only goal of the game against his former side Crystal Palace as Arsenal went four points clear of second-placed Bournemouth.

When taking into account Liverpool and Manchester City’s usual ability to challenge Arsenal, they’re seven and six points clear respectively of the Premier League heavyweights, which will be music to Mikel Arteta’s ears.

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But despite Eze taking the headlines, it’s Arsenal’s success at the back which has paved the way for a potential title win and Jurrien Timber was central to that with another rock-solid outing.

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Three Premier League games without conceding, winning seven of their nine games in the league and only dropping points against Liverpool and City – life is good for Arsenal.

With those games out of the way, Mikel Arteta has paved a real path of dominance both in the air from corners, and going...