Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has urged his Premier League leaders not to let their focus wander as they begin 2016 against Newcastle United on Saturday.
Wenger s men top the table on goal difference from Leicester City and head into the new year on the back of an impressive 2015, which has seen them win the most points (81) and matches (25) in the division.
Arsenal have been top four times going into the new year during the Premier League era but have closed out their title challenge on just one of those occasions in 2002.
Being top on goal difference doesn t make a big difference, it is just down to how well you play, Wenger said. Your performances dictate all that and you have to be guided by your performances.
After that it is reassuring to…