Would be interesting to see them under Arteta for a complete season. They seemed to have improved a bit, but it’s a long way to go for them. Top 4 would be difficult considering how Chelsea is strengthening, although the annual ‘We did better than Spurs’ and FA Cup could be on the cards. They are in similar boat as Chelsea last season, feel top 4 should be realistic target for them.
Will their amazing fans be patient though? We don’t know blud!
There are very clear signs of progress there, but it still feels like Arteta has a big job figuring out which of his players he likes and can trust. The biggest thing that can go right for him this season is for one or both of his new CBs to hit the ground running so some of those decisions take care of themselves. If that happens, they might be able to challenge Utd for 4th, but I still think that is a big ask. Especially at a club as toxic as Arsenal have become.
Since they are playing Europa League, maybe they are putting all of their eggs into Champions League basket, trying to make the most out of uncertainty surrounding football today and sneaking into top four? I doubt Aubameyang’s career will suddenly nosedive, they know what they are getting by making him stay, more than that, they actually know what they’d be losing otherwise.
I think they won’t finish lower than fifth but it’s an uphill run for Arteta to get them into top four at the first time of asking. They would need to be pretty consistent to achieve that and would very likely have to rely on one of top four to tail off badly, which is something I don’t see happening. I definitely think Arteta knows what he’s doing and that he’ll turn their fortunes around in time, though.
Ceballos acting the knobhead there, no need for that at all. Petulant fanny.
I actually think Arsenal are dark horses for 4th, but only if 70-75 points gets you there. They look really well organised under Arteta and I can’t see them losing too many games. If they keep it up they’re in for their best league season in years.