Back in January, I wrote a piece reflecting on the strange holding pattern much of the Arsenal fan base had found themselves in. Many popular, familiar players had departed in quick succession, as well as a legacy manager. Arsenal is a football club that has undergone a lot of turnover in recent years. As such, we had a group of players and even a Head Coach that we were still getting to know. Formality permeated our relationships with the current squad, as we idly discussed the weather or the state of public transport in order to fend off awkward silences. In football, good results fix any relationship and there are signs of the Arsenal support re-engaging with the team. Alex Lacazette is...
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