ARSENAL would be TOP of the Prem table if VAR did not exist. Despite their 5-1 thumping of Manchester City, Mikel Arteta’s side remain six points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand. But if

Arsenal blew the defending champions away with four second-half goals at the Emirates to remain within six points of leaders Liverpool

There was nothing humble about Arsenal's 5-1 victory over Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, with the Gunners letting league leaders Liverpool know that they won't be going away anytime soon. Mikel Arteta's side have long been waiting to produce a statement victory which reaffirmed their title credentials,