Could be? Is the Premier League finally back after a prolonged mid-season hiatus? In a way, this feels a bit like Deja Vu all over again. Sure, it’s not quite like Project Restart after the abrupt halt following the COVID pandemic, but having to return to the season after a long break feels strange no matter the circumstances.
Probably few clubs have disliked the break as much as Arsenal. While all clubs will have the same task of rediscovering (or completely finding) their rhythm, Arsenal have a slightly more difficult task ahead of them: maintaining their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners were in the midst of a historic run of form to start the season with 12 wins out of 14, and momentum is a fickle lover.
However, a win is always the best way to start, or in this case, restart, and the Gunners have a good chance of doing that as they…
