Against the odds Arsenal have launched a title challenge that few thought possible just a year ago. Few even had the Gunners finishing in the top four, let alone nearly winning the Premier League.
With that in mind there is little shame in narrowly missing out on the to a formidable Manchester City side who could well win the treble. Mikel Arteta, though, has no intentions of settling for second.
The Spaniard instead wants to build on what he and his coaching staff have achieved in the coming months. As Arsenal seek to bridge the gap to City, Arteta admitted this summer was going to be a defining one.
