TODAY'S meeting between Arsenal and Manchester United looks set to be cracker with both teams playing sublime attacking football this term.

The potential for a classic is huge. Even at such an early stage of the season, this one can be billed as a title six-pointer.

With Rooney and Tevez now firing on all cylinders, the Arsenal defence are in for a tough afternoon.

The pair have forged an understanding that is the envy of the Premier League.

The Argentine's creativity has been a pleasure to watch in recent weeks, while Rooney just seems to get better and better.

Summer signing Nani has started to pay back some of the £17m fee - his goal against Middlesbrough was out of the very top draw.

Ferguson has gambled big on these young recruits, and big games like this will show their worth.

With Arsenal unbeaten in 13, Arsene Wenger has his side playing like Brazil, with Cesc Fabregas at the heart of things once more.

His foreign recruitment policy has been under the spotlight lately, but his eye for talent is second to none. Alexander Hleb and Tomas Rosicky are fine players with skill, touch and pace in abundance.

The prodigy that was Theo Walcot now looks to have come of age. His impact off the bench for Arsenal has given the England manager a headache. That 7-0 destruction of Slavia Prague was arguably one of the greatest displays the competition has seen, with Walcott in the thick of the action.

The on field battle at the Emirates will be hot, but the rivalry between Sir Alex and Wenger could raise the temperature even more. The Gunners have been out of the title race for the last couple of seasons, but Wenger's newly rebuilt team now looks a match for anyone. With nine wins on the bounce, as always, Ferguson will certainly fancy his chances.

The midfield area is where the game is often won, the old battles between Keane and Vieira made for great viewing. The passion still remains in the middle today, but this seasons clash will be more about skill, with masters such as Fabregas now dominating Premiership midfields.

The absence of Paul Schools could prove crucial for the Red devils, his contribution is invaluable, and his failure to recover from injury will be a big blow for United. His ability to dominate the midfield is the driving force behinds much of United's success, and his deputy of either Carrick or Anderson will have to nullify the Arsenal attacks.

The fans and players will be pumped up for this one, and with the Emirates beginning to forge a reputation as a fortress, three points today would confirm Arsenal as real Premier League title contenders.