"It would be pretty churlish to be anything other than super-chuffed, with those displays over Bayern Munich and our neighbours among the highlights. But, as we know, there are no prizes for being top at Christmas. Our success so far has largely been due to our defensive resilience; it's the most talented squad we've had in many a moon but we've only shone going forward in fits and spurts. Find that spark on a consistent basis and we really will be firing."
"Happy with the manager? It's no mean feat to maintain a contented squad with so many straining at the leash for game time. Supposedly it's easy when you are winning, but you only have to see the turmoil elsewhere to appreciate Arteta's efforts. We will finish Surely we've seen the back of our depressing sojourn as the bridesmaid? It's time to be the bride."
Arsenal have combined defensive resilience with standout victories over Bayern Munich and local rivals, producing top-table form despite intermittent attacking output. The squad is the most talented in years but requires a consistent offensive spark to convert potential into sustained goalscoring. Manager Mikel Arteta has maintained squad harmony amid competition for places. January priorities include reintegrating Gabriel and Kai Havertz from injury and potentially adding fresh forwards, though emphasis remains on maximizing current players and unlocking Gyokeres's scoring. Memorable moments include Myles Lewis-Skelly's lotus celebration after a 5-1 win over Manchester City and Eberechi Eze's derby hat-trick.
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