Not since Arsene Wenger’s defending champions in 2004-05 has an Arsenal side started a season with five straight wins.
Back then, the Gunners would go into games with a plan to start strong, score early, and steamroll opponents into submission.
It feels as if Arsenal are trying to recreate that now under Mikel Arteta — and it has ignited a new-found belief among the squad and the fans, uniting a club that’s rebuilding its reputation. The Emirates atmosphere for their last two victories against Fulham and Aston Villa was electric, with the fans sensing they have a side who can compete with the best.