Arsenal’s 2017-2018 campaign was little more than dismal. The gunners finished sixth on the table, their lowest position in the 22 years Arsene Wenger has been in charge. They also had 12 points fewer than the previous season, the least ever in the Wenger era. Arsenal lost the FA Cup that they’d won in 2016-2017 against Chelsea. In the Europa league, Wenger’s men could only reach the semifinals, while they fell against a clearly superior Manchester City in the final of the Carabao cup.

Arsenal’s woes started early in the season when they lost 4-0 to Liverpool in their third game. In the second half of the season, their campaign fell further into disarray. As empty seats became a common trend at the Emirates, the frustration and disappointment of fans became clearer. However, as soon as Wenger confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season, emotional fans rallied behind him in a show of gratitude. Indeed, the 5-0 win over Burnley was the perfect send off for the manager.

Clearly, Arsenal’s performance this season was way below previous standards, and it’s an indication of the gulf between the club and the elite in Europe. Now that Wenger has left, there’s optimism that things will change. Unai Emery has already been unveiled as new Arsenal Manager, and the coach has the necessary experience to turn things around. The arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang did a lot to boost the squad, and his partnership
with top scorer Alexandre Lacazette seems to be working very well. Mesut Ozil may not have had a fantastic season, but he still played very creatively this season. That Arsenal is bringing in new players is great news for the club. Lichtsteiner and Steven Nzonzi are some of the new players expected to be at the club next season. With the club strengthening in different positions, 2018-2019 seems set to be a better season for Arsenal.