Sack Erik ten Hag? Jadon Sancho - save or sell? What happens in January? And will Raphael Varane follow another big-contract star out the exit door? Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £1.3bn in-tray at Man United.
but as they lead the way once again, is being top at Christmas a blessing or curse? Arsenal failed to win the title after topping the table on December 25 last season, becoming the 15th team to do so.