"Arsenal's barren sequence of nearly 26 years without a Premier League title stretching back to Arsene Wenger's "Invincibles" has been littered with accusations they were style over substance, a soft touch lacking with is commonly called "bottle". The modern-day Gunners now stand nine games from ending that tortuous wait for glory, five points ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand."
"And yet, the tables have been turned on Arsenal, with Arteta's side now being labelled as dull and over-pragmatic, relying on set piece expertise rather than a purist style in their bid to win the title. The final judgement on this will be shaped at the end of the season but if the name of the game is winning then Arsenal are doing it right."
"Narrow, scrappy wins are usually lauded as the most important in triumphant title campaigns, the prese"
Arsenal has ended their 26-year Premier League title drought by leading Manchester City by five points with nine games remaining. The club finished top of the Champions League group stage with eight wins from eight games and faces City in the Carabao Cup final while being overwhelming favorites in their FA Cup tie. However, Arsenal's success has drawn criticism for being overly pragmatic and dull, relying heavily on set-piece expertise rather than attacking flair. Despite accusations of lacking style, Arteta's approach has proven effective, with recent victories including a 2-1 win over Chelsea and a 4-1 triumph against Tottenham. The team's narrow, scrappy wins are characteristic of successful title campaigns, and their set-piece proficiency, developed through French coach Nicolas Jover's work and Declan Rice's delivery, represents a legitimate tactical weapon.
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