Despite only picking up a point in their last league game against Middlesbrough, Arsenal go into their showdown with Sunderland this weekend as red-hot favourites.
Arsene Wenger's men sit joint top of the Premier League, with only Manchester City ahead on goal difference.
All-in-all, it's been an encouraging start to the season for Arsene Wenger's men, but if they want to seriously challenge for the title come the business end of the campaign, then this is the sort of game they must win.
And here at Football Fancast, we're expecting them to do just that, as they look to extend their stay at the top of the Premier League - putting more pressure on their title rivals in the process.
So with that in mind, how should Wenger line up his troops for the game against Sunderland? Here's our Arsenal XI that will bring the points home against David Moyes' team...
GK: Petr Cech
Former Chelsea man Cech very much kept his side in the game against Middlesbrough, pulling off a string of fantastic saves.
He'll be hoping for a quieter afternoon at the Stadium of Light but will be relying on his defence to put up in better shift too.
RB: Hector Bellerin
Hector Bellerin is very much the description of a modern-day full-back, one who loves to bomb forward and join in attacks.
Defensively, he's very much improved but he'll have to be wary during the game against Sunderland - they might be struggling, but they do have quality in their forward ranks. Bellerin will have to be switched on the keep the likes of Whabi Khazri and Jermain Defoe quiet.
CB: Shkodran Mustafi
Shkodran Mustafi has slotted into this Arsenal back line with relative ease and with him in their ranks, they look better defensively than we've seen them for a long time.
Laurent Koscielny finally has a defensive partner he looks comfortable alongside and going forward, there is real promise this centre-back partnership could help deliver silverware.
CB: Laurent Koscielny
French centre-back Laurent Koscielny has sometimes been criticised throughout his Gunners career but with Mustafi playing alonside him, he's looking sturdier than ever.
Neither Gabriel Paulista or Per Mertesacker have ever filled the Gunners faithful with extreme confidence but the Koscielny-Mustafi partnership has created a real basis at the heart of Arsenal's defence.
LB: Nacho Monreal
Nacho Monreal has enjoyed quite the rise since signing for Arsenal and despite once struggling to get a game at the Emirates Stadium, he's now the first-choice left-back.
His tireless energy, willingness to get forward and improved defensive work have seen him improve exponentially and keep Kieran Gibbs out of the team.
CDM: Mohamed Elneny
Former Basel man Mohamed Elneny was handed a rare start in the game against Middlesbrough and he completely justified Arsene Wenger's decision to do so.
He looked comfortable, calm and collected on the ball and moved it around the park effectively. Whilst the final breakthrough wasn't there on the day, Elneny's performance was extremely encouraging indeed.
CDM: Francis Coquelin
Coquelin looked a little out-of-sorts in the 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough and he was clearly missing the presence of Santi Cazorla alongside him in midfield.
Elneny did an extremely apt job in the centre-of-the-park but at times, Coquelin seemed a little rushed.
However, on the whole this season, the Frenchman has been very good and deserves the chance to go again against Sunderland.
RM: Theo Walcott
England international Theo Walcott is another man who has enjoyed quite the resurgence in recent weeks and he's now looking very much like the player we anticipated when he first arrived in London from Southampton.
He's been quick, aggressive and clinical, netting five times and bagging two assists in the Premier League already this season.
CAM: Mesut Ozil
Mesut Ozil is playing some of the best football of his career and when he's on form, Arsenal are an extremely difficult team to beat.
His skill, creativity and downright unpredictability make him a real force and we think he could be the man to unlock Sunderland, who might be prepared to take a draw in this one.
LM: Alex Iwobi
Rising starlet Alex Iwobi is enjoying plenty of first-team action this campaign and he's looking comfortable in this current Arsenal set-up.
Despite the plethora of talent he has playing around him, he looks very much part of this Arsenal team and a good performance against Sunderland certainly wouldn't harm his growing reputation.
ST: Alexis Sanchez
Arguably the easiest name to pick on this team sheet is Alexis Sanchez, who was unlucky not to score in the game against Middlesbrough last weekend.
He has a fantastic habit of cropping up with important goals and you wouldn't bet against the Chilean scoring the winner in the game against the Black Cats either.