3 negatives and positives from Arsenal’s 5-1 thumping of Everton

Arsenal beat Everton 5-1 in the final match of the 2021/22 season on Sunday. It was a commanding victory and a good performance to end the season on.

Obviously, the win was soured by Spurs getting a commanding victory of their own to secure fourth place. But the atmosphere at the Emirates was one of celebration of a successful season despite the disappointment.

Here are 3 positives and negatives from the 5-1 thumping of Everton.

Negative #1 – Missing out on UCL

It was going to take a miracle for Arsenal to achieve Champions League qualification on the final day.

Alas, it didn’t come to be, and Arsenal will be in the Europa League next season. This is not all bad; however. A year in Europe’s secondary club competition will be good for this young team’s development, and Arsenal has a tremendous opportunity to win the tournament.

However, it is disappointing to miss out on fourth spot because of the great position the Gunners found themselves in with just three games remaining. This was a brilliant opportunity to hasten Mikel Arteta’s exciting project.

Positive #1 – The supporters

Despite the ending lyrics of ‘Super Mik Arteta’ mentioning going to the Champions League, the supporters still proudly sang the song on Sunday afternoon.

Thankfully, all the division and negativity surrounding the club and its recent slump has been constrained to the toxic dystopia that is social media.

The home (and away) faithful have stuck by the Gunners this season, chanting loudly through thick and thin. Arteta’s culture shift in north London is best manifested by the unification of Arsenal supporters at the Emirates. They’ve been brilliant.

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