The Gunners know they can make a real statement by winning, even to their own supporters who have doubts whether they have the strength to mount a serious title challenge. Hull wont be visiting Anfield with a game-plan the gives Liverpool free reign to terrorise, and these are the matches where we will see just how serious they are as challengers. g players in January or next summer…a problem should they wish to replace Benzema. s second half goal wins the title for Arsenal at Old Trafford in 2002ARSENAL had finished as runners up to United for three consecutive seasons after winning a maiden Premier League title. News Group Newspapers Ltd22Arsene Wenger developed trust in French winger Robert Pires that meant he. Still only 25 years old, Arsenal fans will be hoping the Welsh midfielder can write some more stories in his time at the Emirates. He went on to become the assist-king, delivering 22 passes that lead to goals in his first two seasons. td27Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Manchester United won a pulsating affairTackles flew in with fans baying for red cards at every turn. Are Tottenham able without KaneThe big fear of Spurs fans has been realised - Harry Kane will be absent for a long period with an ankle injury. The England captain was pushed up front at Northampton but again flopped in Uniteds 3-1 win over the Cobblers in the EFL Cup.