After winning just 2 out of their first 8 games in the Premier League season, many doubts were raised as to whether Arsenal could actually qualify for the Champions League. But, in true Arsenal under Wenger style, Arsenal once again qualified for this year's competition. If offered 3rd and the retaining of the FA Cup at the start of the season, Arsenal fans would have been satisfied, but not ecstatic by any means, if you ask me. But, following their opening to the campaign, they made the best of what could've been an utter disaster. A good run following the return of Koscielny after injury gives Arsenal a huge amount of hope coming into the new season. The dramatic improvement of Giroud led to a more relaxed Claude on Arsenal Fan TV (If you have not watched that, shame on you!) and a small improvement and reduction in Wenger's naivety in big games also gives a lot of hope for the new campaign.
