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If they start struggling, they often keep struggling and it was what happened to them last season at the end and now it is happening so much earlier. But what's worse for them is how well Liverpool is playing and that Manchester City is now picking up steam after KDB now came back, Doku is about to be fully back and he will be in great shape again and then there is Haaland who will soon be back at full strength. By then, I doubt that Arsenal can compete with them for the last 18 games.
Manchester City is able to pull off a big fat winning series and if it's necessary that they win 100% of their games, they could do it. That's where I think Arsenal won't be able to do that.
It's a legit concern about Arsenal's current form, especially considering their struggles from the previous season. This is about mentality to stay competing at highest level which, I think, Arsenal is lack of it. The competition in the Premier League is undoubtedly too fierce for Arsenal, with teams like Liverpool and Manchester City performing exceptionally well.
Liverpool's strong performance with strong mentality and the return of key players like Kevin De Bruyne and potential additions like Doku and Haaland at Manchester City certainly add to the challenges for Arsenal. The depth and quality in these squads are formidable, and it might seem like an uphill battle for Arsenal to compete consistently with them over the remaining games. Manchester City's ability to go on winning streaks is well-documented, and their capacity to maintain a high level of performance is a significant factor.