"Besides those three, though, I don't think any other team's fans would say they have been totally thrilled by their guys' performances up to this point. This strikes me as a little odd! Success in the Premier League is, after all, wholly contextual. Two-thirds of the way through the campaign, I would've thought that more than just three teams could claim to be headed toward what counts for them as fully satisfying success."
"But on the other hand, only two teams (the practically already relegated pair of Wolves and Burnley) are entirely devoid of hope, and with only two of the likely five Champions League places more or less locked up already, there are at least seven teams that can credibly claim to be contenders in what is sure to be another dogged fight for the coveted Arsène Wenger Trophy."
Three Premier League teams—Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Brentford—are characterized as clearly satisfied with their seasons so far. Arsenal appears poised to win its first title in years. Aston Villa sits well placed to secure a Champions League spot again. Brentford has overachieved despite being the lowest-spending club and losing key players and its manager. Most other clubs and fanbases remain underwhelmed despite many still having realistic aims. Only Wolves and Burnley are effectively without hope. Several Champions League places remain open, leaving at least seven credible contenders. The overall sense of dissatisfaction stems from no team being simply dominant.
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