Big tests lie ahead, cautions Wenger

Arsenal 6 Southampton 1

But it would be a stretch too far to imagine the Gunners going through the fixtures unbeaten again.

For after the four-game phoney war, the season now starts in earnest for both clubs. This match marked only the first goal Arsenal have conceded in an unbeaten start to the season, but they are yet to face a team manager Wenger considers true rivals. That changes next weekend when they go to champions Manchester City before hosting Chelsea in their next home game.