4. Motivation
Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have won the Premier League in the last five seasons, while Arsenal have had to watch them lift the cup aloft at the end of each campaign.
There can be few greater sources of motivation for the Gunners, who will be desperate to claim a first trophy in nine years.
Arsenal’s desire to end that drought is palpable, and their lead in the Barclays Premier League thus far is certainly proof of that.
With almost a third of the season gone, the Emirates Stadium outfit will already feel they can taste it.
So too will their supporters, who appear to have overcome the animosity and apprehension surrounding their team prior to this season to get fully behind Arsenal.
A buoyant Gunners fanbase could be the difference.
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