Gunners mix style with brawn

THIS was another display of maturity from Arsenal and after another weekend of unconvincing performances from Manchester’s candidates, further evidence that they are the only realistic challengers to Chelsea.

Seven days after losing 1-0 at home to Newcastle, they showed ruthlessness and grit to lay down another marker on their travels, a few weeks on from their comprehensive 3-0 victory at Manchester City with goals from Bacary Sagna and Cesc Fabregas putting them ahead before Tim Cahill pulled one back late on.

Arsene Wenger’s side’s 2-0 defeat at Chelsea remains their only away loss in seven matches, which have brought four victories, in the Premier League.