Had Pep Guardiola's team not been putting together the bleakest run of form of the Catalan coach's managerial career, the spotlight would certainly have been on Arteta.

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal’s 5-2 win at West Ham was “crazy”, but he believes his side have got their momentum back in the Premier League title race. The Gunners have proved reports of their demise have been exaggerated after three thumping wins in the space of a week.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has dismissed Manchester City's slump in form as a "bump" and insisted they remain serious Premier League title contenders this season.