2 reasons why Arsenal’s five-point lead at the top is monumental

Arsenal are five points clear after their title destiny was reaffirmed with a dramatic 3-2 win over Bournemouth.

Revenge proved sweet for the Gunners in the week heading into Saturday’s game as they overcame Everton 4-0 despite a war of attrition in the first 40 minutes of the game.

After winning the all-important game in hand over Manchester City and grabbing the most dramatic of triumphs over the Cherries, Arsenal now sit comfortably in the driving seat on their journey towards the title.

2 reasons why Arsenal’s five-point gap at the top is monumental

Impressive as the season has been there are main reasons why the gap is monumental.

1. Bouncebackability

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Rival fans, and a healthy portion of Gooners, thought that the loss to Everton, the draw to Brentford, and the 3-1 loss at home to Manchester City had toppled Mikel Arteta’s side. However, the opposite seems to be true.

Despite the passionate prayers of Gary Neville, Arsenal have risen to the occasion and won four on the bounce.

It is not merely the fact that Arsenal have a five-point lead, it is that they lost it and regained it. The resilience, competitiveness, fire, desire, fight, and urgency of this Arsenal side is what makes them champions. Destiny is truly on the side of Arsenal.

In years past the ball that dropped to Reiss Nelson in the 97th minute may have skewed wide, or bobbled unfavourably, but this year it seems meant to be. The Arsenal of old have returned, at least in the mind of Thierry Henry, and I am not going to argue with him.

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