Manchester City is a team that tends to put pressure on Arsenal rather than the other way around. I don't think Arsenal can take first place from Manchester City if in the next match they fail to win the match against Tottenham. Of course Arsenal and their fans are very confident in the possibility, but in fact Arsenal failed to have a good mentality in the title race last season.
The matches against Tottenham, Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle in the coming weeks will be a benchmark for whether Arsenal deserves to lead the standings, but I really doubt that Arsenal can take it from Manchester City easily.
Manchester City is a team that puts great pressure on any club they go up against. They’re that good.
Arsenal and their supporters are very confident in the possibility of winning the EPL this season but confidence alone cannot achieve that feat. Manchester City is a strong team that has so far, haven’t lost any of their matches played. They’re wining games, gathering points and going on strong in preparation for another title win. I am almost certain that they would claim the title win again. They certainly look good for it too.
Arsenal does look good for the title and would have to work hard to displace City and maintain the lead.