Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side seems to be on the rise after series of disappointing results. The Gunners had gone for weeks without victory, until a surprise victory against Chelsea on Boxing day, and since then it all seem to be in the ascendancy for Arteta’s Arsenal.
Arsenal who sit on 13th position in the Premier League standings faced West Brom who are 19th and relegation favourites, with the North London side easing to victory.
Mikel Arteta was touted as one of the managers to be sacked at the end of the year despite backing from the Arsenal board following series of disappointing results.
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Such was the results that club talisman and captain, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang was dropped to the bench, alongside veteran Premier League forward, Willian.
Arteta’s faith in youngsters would pay off, against Chelsea and in the next game against Brighton and Hove Albion and also in this game.
With Kieran Tierney and Bukayo Saka scoring the first two goals in a snow filled first half, before Alexandre Lacazette quelled any hope of a frantic finish in the second goals with two quick goals in the 60th and 64th minute.
After three wins in a row, Arsenal now appear to be gunning for the high side again with only six points separating the Gunners from the champions league places.
Mikel Arteta would hope to make it four wins in all competitions as they begin their FA Cup title defence on Saturday as they take on Newcastle United.
