Arsenal are three for three in the Premier League this season through wins over Coventry, Aston Villa and Chelsea, and have a major advantage under Mikel Areteta to defend their title

Tony Pulis believes that Arsenal's ability to get players behind the ball outside of possession could win them the Premier League this season.

The Gunners are unbeaten three matches into the English top flight, courtesy of wins over Coventry City, Aston Villa and Chelsea, as they look to defend the crown they clinched back in May.

And while there have been doubts with regards to their business in the summer transfer window, having missed out on a marquee man after failed moves for Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez, Pulis believes that Arsenal's defensive acumen will see them through in 2026/27.

Speaking exclusively with football.london via football betting site, Dragonbet, the 68-year-old said: "I think the biggest difference between Arsenal and the other teams at the top at the moment is that Arsenal look very, very solid behind the ball.

"And when they lose the ball, they get back as quick as anybody else and regain their shape.

"I think, [Mikel] Arteta …the coaching there has been fantastic. They go forward and can go forward with a lot of pace, but as soon as they lose that ball, they’re back behind the ball like you can’t believe it.

"They look a team that’s very difficult to break down. If you look at Chelsea the other day, if you look at Man City, Liverpool, they still look a little bit vulnerable on the counter attacks.

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"I don’t think Arsenal do. I think Arsenal are well, well set.

"The season can sway so much on things that are out of your control - injured players, refereeing decisions that can change the course of the tide. But they look very, very, very good at the moment.”

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It is argued that Arsenal's backline was the difference-maker in the club winning the Premier League title last season, the club shipping just 27 goals in total.

Despite William Saliba facing an extended period on the sidelines at present, Arteta's men have shown more of the same this season thus far, keeping clean sheets against Coventry and Aston Villa, and affording Chelsea just one goal at the weekend.

The North London side will be hoping to continue their unbeaten streak when they travel to the Stadium of Light on Saturday to take on Sunderland AFC.

Last season's clash on the banks of the River Wear finished all-square at 2-2, with Brian Brobbey clinching a last-minute equaliser in dramatic fashion.