For the first time in what it feels like more than a decade, Arsenal supporters have genuine reasons for optimism.
The Gunners last title triumph came in 2004 and in the 18 years since, there has been false dawn after false dawn, and ultimately disappointment after disappointment. But after winning six of their first seven matches of the Premier League season, few could be excused for getting a little bit carried away.
In Mikel Arteta, Arsenal have a highly-rated young coach, who honed his craft under arguably the world’s best manager in Pep Guardiola. And with Gabriel Jesus in the form of his life, it feels a little bit different.
