Swiss international Granit Xhaka is the first Arsenal player to admit they are aiming to go into the World Cup break at the top of the Premier League.

The Gunners have started the season in outstanding form, as they currently lead Manchester City by four points.

They are also at the top of their Europa League group, having beaten PSV Eindhoven on Thursday.

Xhaka scored the winning goal against PSV in a 1-0 win.

Asked about being top on November 13 when the Premier League pauses, Xhaka said, “It has to be. When you are there you have to be there as long as possible in this place.

"I think if we have the chance to stay there where we are at the moment and the World Cup comes, maybe it is a good break for everyone, maybe for us as well, to prepare something else for January."