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Arsenal have been in really good form for the majority of the season so far.
Yes, there have been slip-ups. Yes, there have been some problems that have needed addressing. But, this is the truth: Arsenal are currently at the top of the Premier League table. They are also in the final of the Carabao Cup. They topped the Champions League table. And they are doing well in the FA Cup as well.
Could things be a bit better than this? Sure. Arsenal could have a bigger lead at the top of the league table than they currently do. That is their own doing. But this situation, if everyone looks at this season as a whole, is much better than how it was like a few years ago.
Arsenal, back then, were leading a surprise title charge, but they were not playing in the Champions League; they got knocked out of both of their domestic cups prematurely, and they ended up not winning the league.
So, yes, things could be a whole lot worse.
Arsenal have finally answered their biggest criticism this season
There are a lot of reasons as to why Arsenal have improved as a club in these few years. Obviously, the biggest reason is the fact that they have much better players. But they also have a coach who has improved and become more experienced in dealing with certain situations. They have a new sporting director. They have some great academy players. So, things are changing.
But there is one factor this season that has haunted them countless times, and that is dealing with pressure, and despite Arsenal's slip-ups, this season has shown how much they have improved in that regard.
No one talks about it, but it is equally important to bounce back from these slip-ups. There have been many, and each time, Arsenal have reacted positively.
Imagine this: you're coaching a team, and they draw to the worst team in the league despite being two goals up at one point. You face your biggest rivals right after the game, with so much pressure on you to win so that you can keep hold of the top spot in the league.
There must have been so much pressure on these players, and they decided to use it to make a statement. Things have improved.
Think about the Champions League fixtures in the middle of two important Premier League games. It is what is expected of title contenders, but this is such a huge improvement on the team that was.
There may be some mannerisms from the past that come up from time to time - they will go away soon, too, but these things should be noted. Arsenal are doing a good job, and they must get credit for it.