Gilberto believes Arsenal have the jump on their rivals
as The Gunners have greater continuity as a team.
While Arsenal's rivals have spent big this summer, Arsene Wenger
has opted for a conservative approach in the transfer market.
Gilberto thinks that while fellow title challengers require time to
gel, Wenger's troops already know each other's game.
"Yes Arsenal haven't spent a lot of money, but we have been playing
together for a few years," he told the club's official
website.
"That makes a difference in the game because we all know each other
- if I pass to Cesc he knows exactly where the forwards will
be.
"Other clubs have made very good signings and sometimes it can make
a very big difference for them but we just need to concentrate on
how we play.
"Arsene has his policy over signing players and he does what he
believes it is right for the club."