Belief revived as Arsenal get back in the saddle 

Sunday will be a truer test, when Mikel Arteta's side will have their credentials given a much more thorough examination at Newcastle.

BACK ON TOP: Arsenal Head Coach, Mikel Arteta, gives instructions during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Arsenal are back on top with a performance that returned smiles to the supporters who had to grin and bear it when Manchester City so comprehensively dismantled them a week ago.

The Gunners' first game back in the saddle turned out to be no less a commanding victory but rudderless Chelsea, disjointed and dejected, were so poor it was difficult to conclude that their title tilt is now back to full pelt.