Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia says he is content with the clubs current position and believes they are still a strong contender for this seasons title.

Despite being brushed aside 3-1 by Manchester United on the weekend, Almunia says it is ok to sometimes take a step back rather than be at the top the whole time and is looking for a positive result against title rivals Chelsea this weekend.

"We are on schedule to do good things this season, we have only a little step to get back to the top of the league," he said.

"When you think about where we were after the Chelsea game in November, when we lost 3-0 at home, that is a great achievement.

"Sometimes it is better to come back from third or fourth to challenge than to be at the top all the time."