#4 His past glories spoke volumes
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Going on a season unbeaten is not a mean feat and keeping a team in the top four for a period of 20 years certainly deserves the plaudits. Overcoming the difficulties and averting the dreaded Europa League with a depleted side outlined the foresight of the professor-esque manager.
He let the players leave and managed with his available resources while at the same time kept the revenues in check with Champions League qualification, paying off the debts simultaneously.
His astuteness was unmatched and the inability to perform well despite the same could not be attributed to the manager only. Fitness has been a major problem for Arsenal, robbing them off significant players during critical times.
The support staff has a bigger role to play in maintaining the well-being of the team and it has been seen that the injuries have often cast a shadow on the title prospects for the Gunners. Thus, maybe, an overhaul is needed in the backroom staff and the medical team needs a reality check to get things in line for the side.
