Arsenal will be looking for the same when they welcome Manchester United to north London on Sunday.
The Gunners excelled in facilitating the derby win over Tottenham last time out and weathered another test as they continue to look capable of defending their title challenge.
The schedule means Mikel Arteta and his players are only two points clear of Manchester City when they take to the pitch, but they will have a game in hand and still be in control of their own destiny.
Even though Manchester United are facing the only team they have beaten in the Premier League so far, Erik ten Hag's team is full of confidence even after their disappointing draw with Crystal Palace.
They are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions and a win here would cut the Gunners' lead to five points.
Date, start time, and location
Arsenal vs Manchester United is scheduled to kick off at 16:30 GMT on Sunday 22 January 2023.
The host is Emirates Stadium in London.
Arsenal vs Manchester United team news
Arsenal has no further injury worries so expect the team that did well against Tottenham to continue.
That means Emile Smith Rowe and Kieran Tierney will once again be on the bench while the Gunners believe they have signed Leandro Trossard in time to become available this weekend.
United will be without Casemiro after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season at Selhurst Park. Fred or Scott McTominay will move into midfield, or possibly both if Ten Hag decides to take a more cautious approach.
Wut Weghorst made his debut against Palace and is likely to take charge again as Anthony Martial continues to struggle with injury problems while Diogo Dalot is likely to miss again.
Arsenal vs Manchester United predictions
Arsenal has turned the Emirates into a veritable fortress, with their recent draw at Newcastle the only point they have lost at home all season.
It will be a tough test against a confident United side but the Gunners' attack seems too strong to stop at the moment.
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