By Gabriel Ameh
Arsenal’s form during pre-season raised a few eyebrows, but the Gunners have looked far more convincing since the start of the new campaign.
Mikel Arteta’s side endured mixed results during their preparations, leaving some supporters with questions about how quickly the team would find its rhythm.
But the picture has changed once competitive football began.

Arsenal have shown greater confidence, organisation and consistency, with their latest 2–0 victory over Sunderland further underlining their strong start to the season.
The contrast between the team seen in pre-season and the Arsenal now competing for points has been striking.
For the Gunners, the early signs suggest that their pre-season struggles may have been little more than preparation before the real test began.
