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From losing their first two Premier League games to Manchester City and Chelsea at Emirates and Stamford Bridge respectively, Arsenal has come out big and have bagged 9 straight wins across all competitions.
It looked like Unai Emery was incapable of changing Arsenal's feat, but the Spanish boss walked over every team he has faced since then.
Arsenal have shown immense dedication and willingness to win games, and Unai Emery has done a fantastic job in bringing back the old Arsenal.
The Gooners must certainly be happy with the results, and they are yet to see how this side fights the Premier League top dogs in the upcoming games this season.
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Arsenal under Arsene Wenger played beautiful football, indeed. But they lacked efficiency and were largely inconsistent.
The Gunners had not won a single away game last season in the Premier League, whereas they have already managed to win three away games this season.
This tells us that Unai Emery means business and we are yet to see what this side can achieve. Well, this takes me to my first point on why Arsenal are likely to finish in the top 4 this season.
#4 Better squad depth
Squad depth is something Arsenal have lacked for a few seasons now, but Unai Emery's vision and tactical prowess off the field has helped Arsenal nullify this factor.
Unai's transfer team have managed to sign some brilliant yet cheap signings this season, and as a result, they are a tough side to compete in all the major competitions.
They have enough players to change the whole starting XI, and this will end up being a plus point for the Gunners in the later stages of every tournament.
Welbeck and Iwobi have significantly improved their game since the last season, and that helps Unai Emery to get them on the pitch in place of the two super strikers in the form of Aubameyang and Lacazette without any fear.
Same way, there is Guendouzi who can take up either Xhaka's or Torreira's job of controlling the tempo of the game. Then there are Lichsteiner and Kolasinac who provide enough competition to the first team fullbacks, and Bernd Leno is likely to take Petr Cech's spot.
Arsenal looks to be balanced in all departments, and this will help them snatch some silverware by the end of the season.
#3 Consistency
9 straight wins across all competitions for Arsenal is certainly something to be proud of for the Gooners, isn't it?
From finishing 6th last season, almost losing out the Europa League spot to Burnley, Arsenal have come back strong and shown determination to rule over England.
They have shown consistency in league games, something they have lacked immensely under Arsene Wenger.
Unai's tenure at Arsenal seems to be a long and prosperous one as the board is certainly impressed by how he is conducting his side to glorious wins in his very first year with the Gunners.
#2 Improved efficiency in the midfielders
Guendouzi and Torreira are the signings of the season for Arsenal, as the duo has run riots in every game they played for the North London side. Their precision, timing and presence of mind are better than every other midfielder in their side.
Granit Xhaka's starting position was in doubt as Guendouzi and Torreira were outperforming him, however, they both are very unlikely to start together as Arsenal will lack some body strength in defending set-pieces.
The likes of Ramsey, Mkhitaryan, Iwobi etc have improved their game under Unai Emery as they look much confident than the seasons before.
The gaffer's game relies on pressing high and starting attacks from the backs, and this tactic demands high work rate from the players. Well, the Gunners have not disappointed their coach, either.
#1 The lethal duo of Lacazette-Aubameyang
Words struggle to describe the abilities these both possess. Their bromance on and off the pitch has helped them improve their game, and together, they never leave the pitch without scoring.
Lacazette has either scored or assisted in every league game he has started. His consistency is world class and the Frenchman is only improving with time.
On the other hand, Aubameyang looked a bit feeble in the starting gameweeks of the Premier League. But the Gabonese striker has picked up pace since he started games alongside Lacazette.
Aubameyang and Lacazette are in incredible form this season, scoring 8 goals in 8 matches together, and bagging 3 assists as well. They are probably the best duo currently, and the Gooners only wish that they continue this insane form for a very long period of time.
