Panic grips north London as Arsenal's title hopes seem to slip further away. The North Londoners' struggles are a stark reminder that even the most successful teams can't avoid a wobble or two, as Pep Guardiola, Liverpool's manager, and his own club would attest.
In what has become an all-too-familiar pattern for Mikel Arteta's side, Arsenal went four games without a win over January and February last season. This season, they are struggling to find their footing once again, with only one victory in five January matches so far.
The stats on the team sheet don't fill Arsenal fans with hope either. Joint-top scorer Leandro Trossard has managed just five goals this season, while Viktor Gyökeres has also notched up just five. These numbers are historically low and suggest that Arteta's squad is struggling to gel as a cohesive unit.
The worrying trend continued on Sunday when Arsenal were thrashed 3-2 by Manchester United at the Emirates. The lack of xG (expected goals) from the Gunners was staggering, with their chances being met with half-chances that delivered spectacular goals for United.
Arteta's team are now four points behind their title rivals and have 15 games to turn their season around. It won't be easy, but the message is clear: don't panic. The world isn't ending if Arsenal fail to win the Premier League this season - although it may feel that way to the North Londoners right now.
The problem for Arteta's team is that they have been here before and failed to deliver. Will they finally find a way to break the cycle of disappointment? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Arsenal need to step up their game if they are to stay in the hunt for the title.
Meanwhile, Leicester City have made an unexpected move by sacking manager Martí Cifuentes just 5.5 hours into his tenure. The club's chief executive Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has vowed to improve performances and results, but it remains to be seen if this will be enough to stem the tide of discontent at the King Power Stadium.
As we head towards the climax of another Premier League season, one thing is clear: it won't be easy for Arsenal. They need to find a way to overcome their current struggles and stay focused if they are to avoid yet another collapse. The clock is ticking, but the Gunners have 15 games left to turn their fortunes around. Can they do it?
In what has become an all-too-familiar pattern for Mikel Arteta's side, Arsenal went four games without a win over January and February last season. This season, they are struggling to find their footing once again, with only one victory in five January matches so far.
The stats on the team sheet don't fill Arsenal fans with hope either. Joint-top scorer Leandro Trossard has managed just five goals this season, while Viktor Gyökeres has also notched up just five. These numbers are historically low and suggest that Arteta's squad is struggling to gel as a cohesive unit.
The worrying trend continued on Sunday when Arsenal were thrashed 3-2 by Manchester United at the Emirates. The lack of xG (expected goals) from the Gunners was staggering, with their chances being met with half-chances that delivered spectacular goals for United.
Arteta's team are now four points behind their title rivals and have 15 games to turn their season around. It won't be easy, but the message is clear: don't panic. The world isn't ending if Arsenal fail to win the Premier League this season - although it may feel that way to the North Londoners right now.
The problem for Arteta's team is that they have been here before and failed to deliver. Will they finally find a way to break the cycle of disappointment? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Arsenal need to step up their game if they are to stay in the hunt for the title.
Meanwhile, Leicester City have made an unexpected move by sacking manager Martí Cifuentes just 5.5 hours into his tenure. The club's chief executive Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has vowed to improve performances and results, but it remains to be seen if this will be enough to stem the tide of discontent at the King Power Stadium.
As we head towards the climax of another Premier League season, one thing is clear: it won't be easy for Arsenal. They need to find a way to overcome their current struggles and stay focused if they are to avoid yet another collapse. The clock is ticking, but the Gunners have 15 games left to turn their fortunes around. Can they do it?
come on arsene , how many times r u gonna say we r close? u gotta bring ur A game now , can't just rely on luck or past glories . those stats are killin me fam, 5 goals between 2 of ur top strikers is anemic . u need a plan B and fast, this season's slipping away . i know its easy to say but the fans r losin patience .. u gotta step up ur game or risk another choke job
1 win in 5 jan matches and joint top scorer leandro trossard has scored just 5 goals this season...that's historically low 
️ meanwhile, liverpool managed to come back from a similar slump last season under pep guardiola 
so it's not all doom and gloom for arsenal fans after all 
but seriously, arteta's team need to step up their game if they wanna stay in the hunt for the title 
️ 15 games is a long time, but if they can't find a way to break this cycle of disappointment, it might be too late 
also, leicester city's sacking of martí cifuentes just 5.5 hours into his tenure is quite the move 
13-0 winning margin over newcastle in jan was already a shock 
i feel for them, their season just isn't panning out as planned and its super tough to watch. but you know what? pep guardiola himself would say they gotta stay calm and work on their game 
anyway, gotta root for arsenal now 
their season just seems to be falling apart and its not like they're getting any younger...the stats are just crazy low, leandro trossard has like 5 goals this whole season and that's the joint top scorer?! 
. They just need to take a deep breath and remember that even the best teams go through ups and downs 
. The stats are definitely not what you'd want to see 
. It's all about staying focused and pushing through 
arteta needs to think outside the box and try something new, you know? maybe a change of formation or bringing in some fresh faces might do the trick. and yikes 
leicester city sacked their manager after just 5.5 hours?! that's crazy talk! what even is going on there? 
. arsenal still have 15 games to turn their season around and those title rivals are not invincible either 
. and hey, leicester city's new manager has a tough job on his hands too 
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. I've seen this pattern before with other teams too, but it's still hard not to feel for them. Arteta's gotta shake things up and find a way to get his squad firing on all cylinders again 
️. Can't help but wonder what they're doing differently now compared to last season 
... 15 games is a long way to go, but I reckon they've got this! 
Trossard and Gyökeres, I mean, come on! 
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! Four games without a win and five strikers who can't score a goal between them? That's not a team, that's a joke act! Mikel Arteta needs to sort his squad out, pronto, or the Gunners will be relegated back to the Championship before you know it. And don't even get me started on Leandro Trossard... five goals in an entire season? What's next, a goal per million followers? 
. we all know arteta's squad struggles 2 find rhythm, but c'mon, they've been there 4m1 season 2 another, let's not jump 2 conclusions yet 
. Maybe Arteta needs to shake things up a bit, bring in some fresh blood or change his tactics. You can't keep relying on the same old system and expecting different results 
anyway, leicester firing their manager after just a few hours is quite dramatic btw what kinda pressure are they putting on that new guy? 
. They had some promising young players last season, now it feels like they're still figuring out how to play together as a team 
