Arsenal are once again the team to beat in the Premier League title race, but they're wise to keep their feet firmly on the ground. Their first-half masterclass against Fulham over the weekend had all the hallmarks of champions—efficient, clinical, and oozing with confidence.

The return of Bukayo Saka was the real story, though. The England winger doesn't just bring his own magic; he elevates everyone around him. When Saka is on the pitch, the entire team moves with a mature swagger that's been missing in his absence.

Take Viktor Gyokeres, for example. The striker transforms into a completely different player when Saka is in the lineup. It's not just about the pinpoint crosses that strikers dream of—though Saka certainly delivers those, as he did with a pass so perfect it looked served on a silver platter for Gyokeres's opening goal. It's also about the space Saka creates. Defenders are so terrified of his threat that they double-team him, leaving precious gaps for clinical finishers like Gyokeres to exploit.

But here's the reality check for Arsenal fans: the title isn't won yet. Two of their next three games are away from home against West Ham and Crystal Palace—no gimmes in the Premier League. In fact, Arsenal have dropped points in eight of their 17 away league matches this season, including recent slip-ups against relegation-battling Wolves and Nottingham Forest.

The swagger is back, and Saka is firing, but the Gunners know better than anyone that in football, you never take anything for granted.