Following a run of three wins in seven Premier League games that leaves them trailing leaders Chelsea by nine points, Arsenal’s title tilt is hanging by a thread.
Arsene Wenger's side led the Premier League table on December 10, having beaten Stoke City at the Emirates, but now sit well-adrift of their title rivals heading into the Christmas schedule.
Here, Sportsmail examines the issues behind their rough patch.
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MISSING MAGIC CAZORLA
Santi Cazorla makes Arsenal tick.