Arsenal will look to extend their lead at the top of the table when they play host to newly-promoted Hull City on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta's side have lost just once in the Premier League this season and moved three points clear of Manchester City with their win over Liverpool.
After claiming a first league title in over two decades last season the Gunners have picked up right where they left off but Mikel Arteta will have a number of injury headaches to contend ahead of this weekend's clash.
Dismissed as relegation fodder following their improbable promotion via the play-offs, Hull have emerged as something of a surprise package in their return to the top flight.
After a dismal first-half performance at home to Ipswich Town last time out the Tigers battled back to secure a 2-2 draw at the MKM Stadium and currently sit four points clear of the relegation zone.
A lack of wins will be a concern for Sergej Jakirovic, however. After claiming back-to-back wins to kick off their campaign Saturday's visitors have since failed to get over the line and they face an uphill battle against the champions.
With a congested schedule to contend with Arteta will likely look to make changes this weekend.
Bukayo Saka will play no part as he faces an extended spell on the sidelines but William Saliba is on the road to recovery following a long-term absence is in line to feature off the bench.
Meanwhile Ezri Konsa was forced off injured against Slavia Prague but the issue is not believed to be serious and the England international is expected to partner Riccardo Calafiori in the heart of defence.
Hull meanwhile will likely maintain the formula that has proven so successful at frustrating opponents this season.
Only six Premier League teams can boast a better defensive record than the Humberside club in 2026/27 and Jakirovic will look to once again his back five to good effect with Nobel Mendy, John Egan and Semi Ajayi set to be tasked with keeping Arsenal at bay.
Hidemasa Morita impressed after coming off the bench against Ipswich last weekend but the former Sporting midfielder has picked up an injury and is unlikely to feature.
Predicted Arsenal lineup
Raya, Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Guimaraes, Madueke, Odegaard, Tzolis, Havertz
Predicted Hull City lineup
Tzolakis, Giles, Egan, Mendy, Ajayi, Coyle, Slater, Iroegbunam, Stroud, Belloumi, McBurnie
