Arsenal have faced criticism this season for how their campaign has come to an end and thoughts have already turned to next season where the hope will be they can challenge Manchester City again. Progression is the measure for many clubs that aren’t the Citizens.
For example, City now go into every single competition they enter as favourites. They’re just two wins away from securing a treble and they have to beat Manchester United and Inter Milan to achieve it; should they fail there’s an argument that despite winning the league they would’ve underachieved, which demonstrates the level Pep Guardiola’s side are regarded as being at.
Many of Arsenal’s critics would like to see them go further in cup competitions, with Mikel Arteta being scrutinised for not bringing silverware to the club since 2020. At the same time, the expectation will be to better compete with Man City for the title again next season and get closer or even, for some, to overtake them, which appears still some significant time away.
