When Gabriel bullets in a header from a corner to beat fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur, it is perhaps not surprising Arsenal’s set-piece coach Nicolas Jover hits the headlines. In fact, since the start of last season,

Arsenal have to show they are ready to topple Premier League champions Manchester City in Sunday's top-of-the-table clash between the title favourites, according to Gunners' boss Mikel Arteta.City failed to score against Arsenal in the Premier League last season and the Gunners' title challenge looks set to be built on solid foundations once more.

Mikel Arteta admitted that Arsenal’s match against Atalanta yesterday was not the most entertaining to watch. The Gunners played out a goalless draw against the Italian side, who appeared more attack-minded than Arteta’s team.