Palace demolished. Leeds awaits.

I instinctively saved this one for our return, and boy am I glad I did. We had a clean sweep of the honours in March, and we return today against a very familiar rival, Leeds. We thrashed Crystal Palace to go eight points clear. The Arsenal have won six consecutive league games as they seek to win the Premier League title for the first time since 2003-04.

Ft: Arsenal 4- 1 Crystal Palace

Although I'd like to be in the Christmas spirit with pre-bookings for the open bus parade of champions, we've been struck with yet another hitch. Just when everything seemed to be going smoothly, William Saliba's fitness was called into question. Questions are developing about Thomas Partey's fitness, but we have the expertise of Jorginho to cover for him. 

We will return to Premier League action this Saturday when they host Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta's men hope to win another game in their pursuit to claim their first title challenge in nearly 20 years. We are on a 6 game winning streak. Unfortunately, we will be missing defender William Saliba for tonight's game due to injury. The Frenchman limped off in Arsenal's Europa League loss against Sporting CP, forcing him to miss the win against Crystal Palace and withdrew from the France national team.

It is unidentified when the 21-year-old will rejoin the squad. But, Rob Holding is anticipated to supplant him in Arteta's defence with Gabriel Magalhaes.

All going south for the Arsenal?

When the lights are brightest, the crowds are loudest, and the pressure is heaviest, the best will arrive, the strongest will survive, and the greatest will thrive.

Tomiyasu, Saliba, and now Partey.

Mikel Arteta's process-driven system and the core of Versatility are now coming to our aid. Ben White's versatility, Jorginho's, Kiwior's, and even Tierney's skill may be employed.

Whatever happens, we're only 10 ninety-minute junctures away from greatness. It is only ten more games, and I believe that more than tactics, Mikel Arteta's managerial skill and man management will be the difference between Arsenal and the title.

10 more to go.

Ten matches.

Ten Sleepless nights.

Ten days of heart stopping action.

Thirty available points.

Trip to Anfield and the Ethihad awaits.