đŸ”— Share this article 'People are fearful' - the reasons 'juggernaut' Arsenal are the team to beat. Gabriel Magalhaes marks Arsenal's triumph over Crystal Palace It's evident why Arsenal are now numerous fans' favorites to secure the Premier League this season. Look at their results against Newcastle and Crystal Palace in contrast with those equivalent matches during the prior term. The Gunners have defeated all of them during this campaign, but surrendered 10 points across those games as they fell away in the title race in the prior campaign. Impenetrable Defense Arsenal's defensive solidity is a crucial element why they are seeming ready to at last realize their title ambition. They stand first for unbreached games (6), shots let in (3), attempts against (72), dangerous chances allowed (19) and expected goals against (5.3). The central defensive pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba is arguably the best in the league, with Arsenal recording a clean sheet in six of their first nine games. Set-Piece Expertise Their threat from set-pieces is widely recognized, but rival sides still struggle to stop the Gunners from these opportunities. They have registered 11 times from set-pieces in the league, several additional than any other side, with 69% of their goals coming from these situations. "Arsenal can do a bit of everything now. The whole team has a fear factor. People are just afraid of them and it is excellent to see." Title Claims What is especially notable about Arsenal's start to the campaign is they have also encountered Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United at opposition grounds and Manchester City in their own stadium - and are still four points clear at the top. While they continue triumphing, their traditional rivals face difficulties. This marks the initial occasion at this juncture 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 boss Mikel Arteta at the start, having invested around £250m on eight summer acquisitions in quest of that long-awaited first title since 2004. But the investment has so far yielded results in impressive fashion, with his side second top scorers in the league and possessing the most resilient defense, despite multiple injuries. Unbreached games in three consecutive Premier League games 385 minutes without allowing a goal Only a trio of goals in 12 games across every tournament Former players and pundits have described Arteta's men as a "powerhouse, looking challenging to stop" with the whole club now operating with conviction and determination.