A change in mentality and the emergence of improbable heroes like Eddie Nketiah fueled the Gunners in Sunday’s showdown at the Emirates.
There is still half-a-season to go and yet already, for Arsenal, there is the feel of a title run-in.
Manchester City might be five points adrift having played a game more—Arsenal may be permitted a couple of slips—but nobody at the Emirates is unaware of the advantages City has in terms of squad and resources; everybody knows how important it is to keep the cushion and maintain momentum. And that is why it was so vital that Eddie Nketiah, having missed a chance that might have given Arsenal the victory, did guide in the winner in the final minute.