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It was curious to note the outraged external reaction to Arsenal's 1-0 win over Wolves last week.

"I didn’t see Arsenal celebrating like this in the past 10 years – it was like they won the league," said Ruben Neves of the jubilant full time scenes at Molineux.

To everyone associated with the Gunners though, it was the most natural thing in the world.

Of course there was joy at claiming a victory against the odds after being reduced to 10 men by Gabriel Martinelli's controversial red card, but to the travelling supporters these three points signalled much more. They signalled that the race for the top four was well and truly on.

Most would have baulked at any pre-season notion that Arsenal would be playing in next year's Champions League, particularly after their catastrophic opening day defeat to newly promoted Brentford.

But as the Bees prepare for the reverse fixture at the Emirates this Saturday, there appears to be something of a sting in the tail when it comes to the two team's fortunes.

Thomas Frank's side have not won in seven matches, while Arsenal have the chance to move within touching distance of the top four with a victory.

Mikel Arteta knows his side are favourites, but his insistence that they take