Arsenal have to win at Manchester City on Sunday if they want to prove their title credentials.
That is the view of Declan Rice, who believes they must prove they are superior to City at this moment.
The Gunners take on last season's Treble winners at the Etihad Stadium in the first game back from the international break.
"We have got to go to the Etihad, which is going to be really tough, but if you want to get past that barrier of Arsenal being labeled stuff, you have to go there and win," said Rice.
"We have to show that steeliness and character to prove we can be one of the best teams.
“There's no doubt that City are the best team in the world at the minute, but we have full confidence and belief as a group, and the manager, that we can get a result."
