It is so hard for an Arsenal fan like me to know what to think about the future of the club right now, and whether Arsene Wenger can not only keep his job as manager but do what we all want him to and cement his great legacy by steering the Gunners to another Premier League title.
I have been behind the Frenchman for years but had this season decided that the best thing was for him to call it a day. The team seemed to have lost desire and the boss did not look able to fire them up. However, things have improved and this win away to Stoke City today showed an Arsenal that could beat anyone.
The problem is that we do not know if they will be back to the bad old ways at a crucial part of next season or whether this has been a big wake up call for all concerned. I have to hope it is the second one because I think Wenger will be in charge again next season.
If he and the players can maintain the sort of focus we have seen recently then it could be a great year for Gooners. If not, will we be experiencing deja vu all over again?
Bob.