Arsenal: 10 Massive Things We Learned About Gunners In 2016

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on before the UEFA Champions League group A match between Arsenal FC and FC Basel 1893 at the Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal looks on before the UEFA Champions League group A match between Arsenal FC and FC Basel 1893 at the Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) /
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7. November still sucks

Seriously, in the month we are all supposed to be giving thanks for everything we have, Arsenal is tanking. Always. It’s like clockwork. What early hopes we have of a title push are quickly dashed against the rocks in November and we are left to pick up the pieces in December.

Every single month of November, it’s like the Gunner’s see the calendar and decide that it’s time to get the annual fail out of the way.

What’s funny is that this November was better than any other because the fixtures were primarily draws, not losses. The problem is that those draws turned into points dropped and various injuries rattled the core of the team.

When December rolled around, it was back to normal. If anything, we were more dominant in December than we had been in October. November is just an annoying little prat that always manages to meddle in Wenger’s plans.

Let’s talk about money again at No. 6.