Ex-West Ham and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker added: "All the teams now have a blueprint of how to beat Arsenal; be hard to break down, sit back and defend because they don't have that threat and the x-factor - which showed again on Sunday [against Manchester United at Old Trafford] - then you'll get results against Arsenal.

Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Arsenal today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Arsenal came from behind to rescue a point in a 1-1 draw at Manchester United on Sunday, but that result may not be enough to keep their improbable quest to win this season's Premier League title alive.