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Arsenal looks a genuine title contender after Chelsea win

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka smiles after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)


Mikel Arteta is making believers out of Arsenal doubters, while his predecessor Unai Emery has unfinished business in the Premier League.

It was a good day for Gunners managers past and present as Arsenal moved back to the top of the table with a 1-0 win against Chelsea on Sunday and Aston Villa stunned Manchester United 3-1 in Emery's first game in charge.

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