Almunia enjoying his ‘privileged position’

MANUEL ALMUNIA may have the best view in the house when it comes to watching Arsenal’s own brand of beautiful football, but the Spanish goalkeeper is not taking his “privileged position” for granted.

The Gunners return to domestic action this weekend looking to maintain their place at the top of the Premier League and extend a 27-match unbeaten run when struggling Wigan come to the Emirates Stadium.

Arsene Wenger’s young side swept aside Reading 3-1 in their last outing with another superb display of quick, passing football, which left Royals striker Dave Kitson hailing them as the “best on the planet”.