Manager Unai Emery says any talk of the title “does not make sense” for Aston Villa despite their historic form.
The Spaniard has overseen a club-record equalling 11 straight wins in all competitions – eight in the Premier League, where Villa sit third.
They are three points behind Arsenal and travel to the Gunners, Emery’s former club, on Tuesday (20:15 GMT) but the head coach continues to play down Villa’s title chances.
He said: “To speak about the title does not make sense for us. Now, in December, it does not make sense. We are motivated and excited but for the moment we are motivated for the match we play tomorrow.
“With three points difference between them and us, this is our motivation.
“With how we are performing, we can feel proud of everything we are building. Tactically, mentally, individually. We are trying to feel inside as a family, we are spending more time here than with family.
“The next challenge is very difficult, the most difficult challenge we can face now because it’s the best team.”