Pep Guardiola has no doubt Arsenal could challenge his Manchester City side for the title, as the Premier League leaders prepare to host the Gunners on Sunday.
Arsenal finished outside the top four for the first time in 21 years last season and their start to the current campaign was indifferent.
However after losing just one of their last seven games to climb to fifth, the Londoners' season is starting to show potential.
The Gunners players were spotted arriving at Manchester Piccadilly train station on Saturday, with Jack Wilshere among them as he continues his return to the first team picture at Arsenal.