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'I had full faith the players could do it': Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal believe again after recovering from defeat against Man City to get title bid back on track... as he hails their 'incredible' defensive work in wins at Leicester and Aston Villa

Mikel Arteta claimed Arsenal believe in themselves again after back-to-back away wins over Aston Villa and Leicester put their title challenge firmly back on track.

The Gunners were wobbling after taking only a single point from three games against Everton, Brentford and Manchester City, but Gabriel Martinelli’s strike at the start of the second half was enough to secure a deserved win.

It was a 10th away victory of the campaign for Arteta’s men – one more than they achieved in the whole of last season – and ensured they would head into the next round of matches top of the table.