Claudius Isn't that even more of a reason to have strengthened, rather than less? That they were able to be the ones who took advantage of Man City's hiccup season instead of us is a massive shame, and there is no way to look at it that makes Arsenal look savvy.
If we hadn't been riddled with injuries with a squad that was left way too short, we could have hunted them down. Even with the refs, I don't think they'd have managed to keep it up. As it was, we fell away and they strolled to the finish line.