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REVEALED: Why Arsenal are fading after the break! Small squad, limited rotation and bruising schedule explain second-half struggles for the Gunners - meaning Mikel Arteta's men must scrap for every win

There are habits emerging at Arsenal that make boss Mikel Arteta a wanted man. Among them? Fast starts.

Over the first 15 matches of this season, Arsenal have scored 11 goals inside the opening 25 minutes. It has been a crucial factor in their early dash to the top of the Premier League and towards the Europa League knockout stages. England rugby coach Eddie Jones is one of several peers mining secrets from Arteta.

Recently, however, Arsenal have flown out of the blocks, only to fade down the stretch. Against Leeds, they hung on to win 1-0.