For the first time in a while it's very clear to see what the plan is at Arsenal. On the pitch the Gunners have a clear style of play that has been reinforced by some smart summer acquisitions.
Gabriel Jesus has proved to be a massive upgrade on Alexandre Lacazette up front, while Oleksandr Zinchenko has shown himself to be a player capable of matching the unique tactical demands that Mikel Arteta place upon his team. The Gunners' 4-3-3 has proved difficult for most opposition teams to stop so far and as we head towards the final round of fixtures before the international break, they sit top of the Premier League.
This is no accident, though. For all the talk of clear identity on the pitch, Arsenal's recent success also owes something to what has been going on off it.
