Back in the hunt

Arsenal 3-1 Sunderland

Arsenal responded to recent disappointing league results and devastating injury news with a crucial win at home to Sunderland on Saturday.

The Gunners needed to get all three points to stay in touch with the top of the table with results on Saturday going their way, Arsenal did just that. Following their recent poor run and the fact that Wenger had to reshuffle his starting eleven, it was understandable that the home side would start the match slightly nervously as they tried to find their fluidity.

More injuries and dropped points

Norwich 1-1 Arsenal

Arsenal dropped points from a winning position for the second successive game on Sunday as they drew against Norwich.

This was a game which was very similar to that against West Brom the week before.

Back in their own hands

Arsenal 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb

Arsenal produced an excellent display against Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday night to keep their hopes of qualifying from the group stage alive.

Gunners endure nightmare game

West Brom 2-1 Arsenal

Arsenal failed to seize on an opportunity to take top spot in the Premier League for the second successive game on Saturday as the Gunners lost away to West Brom.

This was one of those games that come along every once in a while where everything that can go wrong does go wrong.

Gunners battle to draw

Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham

Arsenal came through a real test of strength and character on Sunday evening to salvage a point from a game in which they were second best for large periods.

The North London derby was always going to be a very difficult game for the Gunners given the mauling suffered at the hands of Bayern Munich in mid week and the number of injuries reducing Arsene Wenger to a threadbare squad, therefore leading to only one change from the side that lost to Bayern.

Gunners put back in their place

Bayern Munich 5-1 Arsenal

Bayern Munich had a point to prove having lost at the Emirates Stadium in their last Champions League outing, and they did just that with an excellent display that put the Gunners firmly back in their place.

Much was made of the wonderful, flowing attacking football displayed by the Germans on Wednesday night. There can be no doubt that Munich are a far better side than Arsenal, but Arsene Wenger’s side didn’t help themselves at the Allianz Arena.

Gunners emerge on top in Wales

Swansea 0-3 Arsenal

Arsenal saw their Premier League run extended to five straight wins on Saturday with a very impressive victory away to Swansea, a side who beat the Gunners both home and away last season.

The performance from Arsenal was one that had the hallmark of a side that feels comfortable and confident in itself as Arsene Wenger’s team had to weather a first half storm. The Gunners were far from their best during the first period and even struggled to get out of their own half at times with Swansea comfortably keeping possession and putting their opponents under pressure.