Following Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Tottenham on Saturday, there is no doubt that they are really serious contenders to acquire the Premier League title.
The Gunners have coped admirably with the setback they experienced at Manchester United, wherever they misplaced by the exact scoreline, and have responded with wins both side of the international break.
Right after goals from Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus and Granit Xhaka assisted them to a relaxed earn in opposition to one particular of their fiercest rivals, they sat 4 details distinct of two-time defending champions Manchester City at the top of the table, albeit acquiring played one particular more game.
The turnaround in Arsenal’s fortunes because Arteta took over in December 2019 has been profound and has been underpinned by some clever get the job done in the transfer market.
But what have been the 5 decision that Arteta has taken in conjunction with complex director Edu that as propelled the London side again to the quite top soon after years in the wilderness?
Trying to keep Granit Xhaka
Xkaha’s Arsenal career was over when Arteta took the reins of the club in late 2019. Two months previously, he had infamously told admirers to “f*** off” when they jeered him as he was currently being replaced in a defeat to Crystal Palace. He basically had to be sold in the adhering to January transfer window. Only he wasn’t.
The conclusion to reinstate the Switzerland international to the Arsenal side was a controversial a single but it was also a prosperous a single as he is an integral member of the squad.
Mesut Ozil to Fenerbahce, January 2021
Arteta experienced been in charge for far more than a 12 months when he elected to say goodbye to Mesut Ozil, whose off-industry antics ensured he experienced a sad finish to lifestyle at the Emirates Stadium. Ozil’s exit, nevertheless, signalled the manager’s willingness to lower ties with the ‘old Arsenal’ and was the start out of a new period at the club.
Ozil’s exit paved the way for Martin Odegaard to join the club, originally on loan but then permanently, and the Gunners have not seemed again.
Ozil’s departure signalled the conclude of the aged Arsenal
Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United, Jul 2021
When Arsenal spent £25 million to indication Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United, the knowledge of the transfer was questioned. The younger goalkeeper had been relegated in each individual of his prior two Premier League seasons and he was right away pushed onto the bench by Bernd Leno. But just after the German struggled early in the season, in came Ramsdale to present a large upgrade.
The England keeper is not only a fine shot-stopper, but his general perspective and will to gain is superb. This combination of good quality and mentality is a thing that Arsenal have extended skipped.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona, January 2022
Ozil’s departure signalled the conclude of the old Arsenal
Quite no matter whether Arsenal would have permitted Aubameyang to depart on transfer deadline day of the January window if he experienced not bought on a plane to Barcelona will by no means be identified. What is particular, while, is that it was yet another acquire for the club. In having rid of their captain, they offloaded yet another player with a questionable angle and firmly closed the door on the possibility of a deal extension.
Like Alexandre Lacazette, Aubameyang was a superior participant for Arsenal, but he was not the good participant they essential.
Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City, July 2022
Though Europe’s giants ended up licking their wounds as Erling Haaland moved to Manchester City in the summertime, Arsenal had been doing work hard to get the man he would swap. Gabriel Jesus all of a sudden uncovered himself an outcast from Pep Guardiola’s plans and the decision to indicator him for £47m may possibly be just one of the most vital in the Gunners’ current heritage.
Gabriel Jesus was not the greatest or greatest worth transfer of the summertime, but after scoring 5 goals and developing a few much more in 8 Premier League game titles, he might just be the most significant.
