Mikel Arteta is convinced Arsenal will soon be in a 'better place' after losing some early ground in the Premier League title race.
The Gunners have been runners-up for the last two seasons, pushing Manchester City incredible hard in absorbing contests that have gone the distance.
However, they are already five points behind the champions this season after dropping points in four of their nine games. That included a 2-2 draw at the Etihad, where an injury-time John Stones equaliser preserved City's unbeaten run and cost Arsenal two points.
Pep Guardiola's side are still yet to taste defeat in any competition this season and are a point ahead of Liverpool at the top of the league table after nine games. READ MORE: Brutal Roy Keane Arsenal verdict backs up Man City dressing room view READ MORE: I can already feel changes from our Man City meeting paying off With City setting such a high bar during Guardiola's time at the club, there is usually little margin for error for any team looking to win the title.
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