'People are intimidated' - the reasons 'juggernaut' Arsenal are the team to beat.

The evidence is undeniable why Arsenal stand as numerous fans' top picks to win the Premier League this season.

Consider their results against Newcastle and Crystal Palace in contrast with those equivalent matches in the previous campaign.

The Gunners have defeated all of them this time around, but lost 10 points across those games as they faded in the title race last season.

Defensive Prowess

Arsenal's defensive strength is a crucial element why they are looking well positioned to ultimately achieve their title target.

They lead the league for shutouts (6), goals allowed (3), attempts against (72), shots on target faced (19) and anticipated concessions (5.3).

The defensive partnership of Gabriel and William Saliba is arguably the strongest in the league, with Arsenal keeping a clean sheet in six of their first nine games.

Set-Piece Proficiency

Their threat from set-pieces is well known, but opposition teams still struggle to stop the Gunners from these situations.

They have notched 11 times from set-pieces in the league, several additional than any other side, with 69% of their goals resulting from these situations.

"Arsenal can excel in various aspects now. The whole team has a daunting aura. People are just wary of them and it is excellent to see."

Title Potential

What is particularly impressive about Arsenal's beginning to the campaign is they have also faced Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United on the road and Manchester City at home - and are still four points clear at the top.

While they maintain victories, their long-standing opponents are struggling. This marks the premier instance at this stage of the season since 1992 that none of Manchester City and United, Liverpool or Chelsea are in the Premier League top four.

The scrutiny was on head coach Mikel Arteta at the beginning, having allocated around £250m on eight summer additions in search of that coveted first title since 2004.

But the investment has so far proven successful in style, with his side second top scorers in the league and having the most resilient defense, despite numerous injuries.

• Clean sheets in three straight Premier League games
• Over six hours without allowing a goal
• Only a trio of goals in 12 games across all competitions

Former players and experts have labeled Arteta's men as a "powerhouse, looking difficult to stop" with the whole club now functioning with confidence and determination.