Arsenal have endured a drastic change to their transfer strategy in recent years which has led them to the pinnacle of English football. The signings made over the past three years have provided Mikel Arteta with the necessary tools to compete for the Premier League title for the first time since 2016.
The Gunners have been flawless for 87% of the 2022/23 season but have dropped below their standards in their winless run against Liverpool, West Ham United, Southampton and Manchester City. The unfair verdict that they have 'bottled' the title is nothing but laughable, but they have unquestionably fallen under the pressure.
Different reasons have played a part in the way the campaign has played out. Opponents have succeeded in keeping key players quiet, Arteta's system has dimmed and the defensive soundness has dwindled.
