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Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal will have to be 'almost perfect' for rest of the campaign to be champions despite the Premier League leaders moving eight points clear following the derby victory over Tottenham

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal will still require ‘almost perfection’ to win the Premier League title – despite Sunday’s derby victory over rivals Tottenham taking them eight points clear at the top of the table.

An own goal from Hugo Lloris and a long-range effort from Martin Odegaard gave Arsenal their first victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – and their first league win at Spurs since 2014.

It means, after Manchester City’s defeat at rivals United, Arsenal extended their lead atop the table as they chase a first title since the 2003/04 Invincibles.