Chief football writer Phil McNulty answers your questions on Arne Slot, whether Sunderland, Burnley and Leeds can stay up, and Everton's forward options.

Sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table, and also perfect in the Champions League through three games, Mikel Arteta has rotated expertly in the opening months of the season as big injuries have not halted Arsenal's trophy charge.

FIFA rules state players cannot sign a pro contract until they turn 17, meaning Arsenal face an anxious wait to tie down 15-year-old Max Dowman.

Chief football writer Phil McNulty answers your questions on Arne Slot, Arsenal's set pieces, Aston Villa's Champions League chances and whether Sunderland, Burnley and Leeds can stay up.

This hard-fought victory over Crystal Palace was reflective of Arsenal’s wider qualities and couldn't have come at a more opportune moment

Is Mikel Arteta's Arsenal defence the best in Premier League history? Chelsea's record low of 15 goals conceded in 2004-05 could be under threat.

This is an Arsenal team being built to last. Much has been made of their £200m-plus summer recruitment spend and its impact on transforming a squad that appeared to have made a habit of falling short into one that finally looks ready to win the biggest prizes.

James Milner has been ruled out of Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carabao Cup tie at Arsenal on Wednesday. The 39-year-old was limping after Bryan Mbeumo scored a fourth goal for Manchester United in the 4-2 win over Brighton deep into injury time at Old Trafford on Saturday, having come of the bench in the second half.

Arsenal pair William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli have been ruled out of Wednesday's Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Brighton.