Arsenal stay up there, and show Chelsea the level required. This commanding 1-0 win was undeniably Mikel Arteta's most significant victory of the season so far, as well as another step forward, while it's a notable step back for Graham Potter.
Among a few key elements was the fact this was the first time there has been an away win in a meeting of the old "big six" this season, something that not even Manchester City have managed. It means Arsenal stay ahead of the champions going into the last week before the World Cup, and have given themselves the best possible chance of staying there for the month-long break.
While there remains this expectation that City will eventually streak ahead and bring all their quality to bear, such a position also gives Arsenal the best possible chance of doing something special this season.
At the very least, and to their immense credit, a squad that had been considered thin have continued to show their substance by keeping going. They aren't just passing tests but enjoying improving achievements.
They looked like a properly convincing side at Stamford Bridge, much more than a team that has supposedly benefited from a forgiving schedule. It's all the more impressive given they haven't benefited from the level of investment Chelsea have.
Arsenal instead showed the benefit of investing in a bright manager with progressive ideas, as this was another game where it all looked like it was coming together for Arteta.
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