🔗 Share this article 'People are intimidated' - the reasons 'powerhouse' Arsenal are the side to defeat. Gabriel Magalhaes rejoices Arsenal's victory over Crystal Palace There's little doubt why Arsenal stand as many people's favorites to secure the Premier League this season. Examine their outcomes against West Ham and Crystal Palace versus those equivalent matches during the prior term. The Gunners have beaten all of them this time around, but dropped 10 points across those games as they fell away in the title race previously. Impenetrable Rearguard Arsenal's backline resilience is a primary factor why they are seeming ready to ultimately achieve their title goal. They lead the league for unbreached games (6), goals conceded (3), attempts against (72), shots on target faced (19) and xGA (5.3). The central defensive pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba is possibly the strongest in the league, with Arsenal recording a clean sheet in six of their first nine games. Set-Piece Proficiency Their effectiveness from free kicks is widely recognized, but competing clubs still don't know how to stop the Gunners from these chances. They have registered 11 times from set-pieces in the league, several additional than any other side, with 69% of their goals originating from these situations. "Arsenal can excel in various aspects now. The whole team has a intimidation presence. People are just afraid of them and it is excellent to see." Title Credentials What is even more impressive about Arsenal's commencement to the campaign is they have also encountered Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United away from home and Manchester City in their own stadium - and are still leading by four at the top. While they continue triumphing, their traditional rivals face difficulties. This marks the initial occasion at this point of the season since 1992 that none of Manchester City and United, Liverpool or Chelsea are in the Premier League top four. The scrutiny was on manager Mikel Arteta at the outset, having invested around £250m on eight summer signings in search of that coveted first title since 2004. But the investment has so far paid off in remarkable manner, with his side second top scorers in the league and possessing the strongest defense, despite several injuries. Shutouts in each of their last three Premier League games Nearly 6.5 hours without allowing a goal Only a trio of goals in 12 games across various contests Former players and pundits have described Arteta's men as a "juggernaut, looking difficult to stop" with the whole club now performing with confidence and resolve.