awooga83 If the luck stuff is not a factor then we need to stop talking about Liverpool being lucky last season as well.
The luck is certainly a factor. It's not that we've been persistently unlucky: we were very lucky in the back half of 23–24. Still one or two moments of better luck, within normal variation, could have brought us a league title already.
Those seasons have now gone by, we didn't win the league, and we have to hope we haven't missed all our future chances rather than dwelling on those we had in the past.
Facts are we're still in a very strong position with the depth, the average age and experience, and the quality of our squad and first XI. We have no worse chance and perhaps a better chance to thrive than last season. We can put a degree of hope and faith in that, and frankly everyone does: after all, even Arteta's critics steadily acknowledge he's been given all the opportunity he needs.
My hope is if Arsenal falls short again, KSE has the courage to persevere and embark on a further renewal that includes parting ways with Mikel Arteta, despite my admiration for what he's achieved within the remit of his control.
If we don't fall short, we could be on the brink of a historic dynasty for Arsenal, one to make our club look as inevitable as City did for many seasons.
