What if Arsenal are top of the tree by Christmas?

Should they take three points, it will be a huge psychological boost in the title race. Olivier Giroud, after a poor start has gradually started to remind everyone of the talent he is, with Wenger learning to play to his strengths.

The centre forward can cause problems for City’s backline and many will remember his wonder-strike in Arsenal’s Community Shield win against Pellegrini’s side just over a year ago.

Fresh faces in January advisable

They don’t have to be world beaters or flagship names, though if Wenger can identify talent to boost the squad depth, it will help them considerably during the second half of the campaign.

Last term, Wenger, as he tends to, opted for potential, bringing in centre back Gabriel Paulista from Villarreal and 17-year-old Krystian Bielik. Understandably, prices for players are inflated in January, so fans shouldn’t get their hopes up for a star signing, though a swoop for more experienced campaigners, even on loan, could be wise.

Players for example, who know how to win and can handle tough opposition will be the optimum options. Someone like Inter Milan’s Felipe Melo, could be one such player, who at 32 could be a possible temporary alternative and who knows what it takes to win major honours and can add steel to their midfield.

If they can get players back from injury, though, this will be one of the main factors for them challenging, which will unquestionably raise their status once more.

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