Arsenal are enjoying great form under Arteta this season and can rest easy at the International Break with five points clear of Man City. Arsenal positive trend gives Man City a new competitor, Arsenal have developed well from previous seasons and they no longer look nervous when dealing with big teams. This season has been very difficult to stop Arsenal in their tracks, they have won 12 of the 14 Premier League games so far, Arteta's side have only drawn once and lost once.
Arteta duties are still very much after the end of the international break, Arsenal need to maintain their performance to break Man City's dominance in the Premier League.
I quite appreciate their current performance, Arteta was able to change Arsenal's game with amazing results. But even so I'm not so sure Arsenal will be able to maintain its position at the top of the standings. Because they have to prove it when they meet Manchester City, if they are able to get past City's obstacles then their motivation will double and the chance to win the championship will be more open.