'There may just be a little more fluctuation this season'

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An Arsenal-related question was put to 成人快手 chief football writer Phil McNulty in Monday's Q&A.

Dan asked: Phil, how much of a blow do you think Arsenal's loss to Bournemouth will be for them in the title race? Four points off the top already isn't exactly a good place to be, especially losing Saliba for a few games as well. I'm of the opinion that it's still early days and Manchester City and Liverpool are bound to drop points along the way.

Phil: Hi, Dan. A blow, of course, and we know how tight the margins are in the Premier League title race these days, but we are still very early on in the season and I agree with you, there may just be a little more fluctuation this season.

William Saliba鈥檚 suspension for the Liverpool game is a real blow but Arsenal are at Emirates Stadium, still have plenty of quality, and this presents a great chance to bounce right back against a team that is clearly going to be one of their main title rivals.

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