Arsenal have proved their point to doubters since last season with a brilliant turnaround in the last 12 months. Mikel Arteta has bravely steered his team from losing their first three matches of last season without scoring a goal into genuine top four contenders, and lots of people have been eating humble pie.
The Spaniard was under immense pressure last campaign and managed to resurrect a dying season with captaincy turmoil and fan unrest into a genuine top-four challenge, and although there was an end-of-season collapse to spoil the built-up momentum, Arsenal are now in the best shape they have been for a while.
Arteta has his team playing expressive, exciting football, blending youth and experience to make a 100% start to the new season after a commanding 4-2 victory over Leicester City.
