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Impressive start crucial for early momentum
Given the Gunners' brutal start to the league season, it was crucial for Arteta's side to get off to a hot start, and two wins, six goals scored, and none conceded is the perfect way to begin the year.
With Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, and Newcastle to come, banking points early was a must, and the Gunners have done that.
Yes, bigger tests await, but Arsenal simply couldn't afford to drop points early with the gauntlet it is about to go on.