With Arsenal's spiralling collapse stabilised, Mikel Arteta has completed a rapid comeback from sack-race leader to Premier League Manager of the Month.
Nine points from three games earned Arteta the September award, after his 3-1 deconstruction of north London rivals Spurs in the derby injected some life back into the English fallen giants.
It's quite the turnaround, compared to the deathly atmosphere around the Emirates in August.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been named the Premier League Manager of the Month
'It's a great feeling, it means we went on a good run and won matches,' Arteta told the Premier League.