Arsenal and their supporters are not going quietly in the Premier League title race as the taunts of those labelling Mikel Arteta’s side as chokers were thrown back in the face of dismal Chelsea.
There is no doubt the odds are against Arsenal taking the crown off reigning champions Manchester City, despite an outstanding performance in the 3-1 win at Emirates Stadium that puts them back at the top and two points clear.
City still have two games in hand and are on one of their relentless marches but Arsenal, especially in the first half, delivered a timely reminder that they are still in the hunt. It is an emotion clearly shared by their supporters despite that recent slump of four games without a win.
The Emirates was alive before kick-off and Arsenal ripped into Chelsea in a thunderous atmosphere without a hint of anxiety or frustration, helped by a complete fiasco of a performance from opponents who have lost six out of six under interim manager Frank Lampard.
It is too simplistic to attach the label of chokers to an Arsenal side who have been outstanding this season. They have been undone by individual errors and lapses of concentration rather than a collective meltdown under pressure.
Arsenal undoubtedly caved in at Manchester City last time out, losing 4-1, but they were hit by a lightning bolt of a display from a world-class team that may well have beaten anyone on a magical night at Etihad Stadium.
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