Granit Xhaka has challenged Arsenal to remain top of the Premier League until the World Cup, telling his team-mates: ‘It has to be the aim.'
Mikel Arteta’s side are four points clear of Manchester City after 10 games.
They have won eight straight matches in all competitions and this season boast the highest win percentage of any team in Europe’s big five leagues (93 per cent).
Xhaka has been instrumental in Arsenal’s climb to the Premier League summit and he said: ‘When you are there you have to be there as long as possible.