Arsenal 3-1 Leicester City: 3 key takeaways

#2 Arsenal could be up for something big this season

Arsenal has been impressive under Emery

Arsenal embarked on a new era following the departure of Arsene Wenger after the Frenchman had spent 21 years in the dugout for the club. He left in rather acrimonious circumstances, as a decline in performances by the club led to fans mounting campaign for the 68-year-old to leave the club.

Unai Emery arrived in the summer, and not many expected too much from him, given his relatively untested levels on the biggest stage (bar his underwhelming spell with PSG), while the club’s comparatively low-key transfer activities meant that Arsenal was seen as not capable of competing with the Manchester United clubs, Liverpool and Chelsea.

Those predictions seemed like they were coming to pass, as The Gunners began their campaign with consecutive defeats to Man City and Chelsea in matches which the North London side were totally outclassed and roundly defeated.

Changes were needed and Unai Emery made the decision to start Aubameyang and Lacazette together, and this tactical tweak has reaped immense dividends as the club has gone on a winning run of 10 matches consecutively in all competitions.

The Gunners find themselves in fourth place just two points off the top, and despite being ruled out before a ball was kicked in anger; they could right now be in with an outside shot for the Premier League title.