Mikel Arteta's Arsenal Are Showing the Resilience of Champions
The gap at the top remains five points as the Gunners continue to impress despite playing two of their toughest away games of the season. Coming out of the international break, Arsenal looked vulnerable after conceding a late equalizer in their previous game and losing key player Gabriel for several matches.
However, the team has proven that they have the resilience of champions by overcoming tough challenges. They recently outplayed Tottenham and Bayern, winning both games comfortably, and drew away against Chelsea despite losing star defender William Saliba for the match.
It's not just that Arsenal are playing well; their rivals really aren't. Chelsea and Sunderland showed that Arsenal can be unsettled by physical opponents, but it's a weakness they don't struggle with often. The team has shown an ability to mix up its defensive strategy when needed and has come out on top against teams that traditionally give them trouble.
A recent match against Bayern Munich felt like a throwback to the early days of the Premier League when every big clash was a brutal battle of muscle. While Bayern's goal came from a perfectly executed break, Arsenal quickly reset and reasserted their dominance to win 3-1.
In another test against Chelsea, conceding an early goal might have derailed the team in the past. However, they didn't panic and kept going, eventually leveling through Mikel Merino with Bukayo Saka's assist.
The squad depth of Arsenal is evident, as they have shown the ability to adapt when faced with physical opponents from set-plays. While the gap remains only five points, it's a healthy lead that can continue to grow in upcoming fixtures.
Despite some concerns about their resilience under adversity, Mikel Arteta's team appears to be on the right track, showcasing the qualities of champions and proving themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League.
The gap at the top remains five points as the Gunners continue to impress despite playing two of their toughest away games of the season. Coming out of the international break, Arsenal looked vulnerable after conceding a late equalizer in their previous game and losing key player Gabriel for several matches.
However, the team has proven that they have the resilience of champions by overcoming tough challenges. They recently outplayed Tottenham and Bayern, winning both games comfortably, and drew away against Chelsea despite losing star defender William Saliba for the match.
It's not just that Arsenal are playing well; their rivals really aren't. Chelsea and Sunderland showed that Arsenal can be unsettled by physical opponents, but it's a weakness they don't struggle with often. The team has shown an ability to mix up its defensive strategy when needed and has come out on top against teams that traditionally give them trouble.
A recent match against Bayern Munich felt like a throwback to the early days of the Premier League when every big clash was a brutal battle of muscle. While Bayern's goal came from a perfectly executed break, Arsenal quickly reset and reasserted their dominance to win 3-1.
In another test against Chelsea, conceding an early goal might have derailed the team in the past. However, they didn't panic and kept going, eventually leveling through Mikel Merino with Bukayo Saka's assist.
The squad depth of Arsenal is evident, as they have shown the ability to adapt when faced with physical opponents from set-plays. While the gap remains only five points, it's a healthy lead that can continue to grow in upcoming fixtures.
Despite some concerns about their resilience under adversity, Mikel Arteta's team appears to be on the right track, showcasing the qualities of champions and proving themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League.