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#1. Vital win for the Gunners before a crucial run of fixtures
The win against Southampton coupled with Manchester United’s draw at home to Liverpool allowed Arsenal to break into the top four. However, the Gunners need to be on their guard as they embark on a precarious run of fixtures.
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In three days’ time, Arsenal welcomes Bournemouth to the Emirates while they travel to face their eternal rivals, Tottenham in the North London Derby next Saturday.
A few days later, they face Rennes in the Europa League Round of 16 first-leg tie whereas the weekend sees them lock horns with Manchester United in a top four ‘six-pointer’.
Thus, the Gunners are moving into their most decisive period of the season where a defeat in any of the above games could potentially derail their season.
The 2018-19 season was always going to be one of transition for the Gunners. Yet, as the season has progressed, they’ve become genuine contenders for the top four and the Europa League. And if they fall out of contention for either in the next fortnight, their season could turn sour in a trice.
