Arsenal have made an incredible start to the season, sitting top of the Premier League after eight games and top of their Europa League group after two matches played. Plenty of praise has been directed towards Mikel Arteta for the style of play and the squad he has built at the club.
The start hasn't just happened overnight, though and has been the culmination of years of change and rocky patches to overcome in his tenure. A huge squad turnover has replaced underperforming high-earners for young and hungry signings that have looked to make their mark at the Emirates.
Elements of that could be seen last campaign, though their application was misguided at times and resulted in a fifth-placed finish rather than the desired return to the Champions League. However, Arteta has continued his project and even given the good start, he continues to raise those standards at the club.
