Accusations about their desire to finish in the top four cannot be aimed at Arsenal right now.
As their rivals have faltered in recent weeks the race for the final coveted Champions League place has looked like one nobody wants to win.
But successive victories since their return after the international break have signalled Arsenal's intention.
Having started the season with a 2-0 humbling at Brentford and three defeats without scoring Mikel Arteta's side have clawed their way back into contention.
This victory, secured following goals from their two home-grown heroes Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka, took them to within a point of fourth-placed Manchester United.