Arsene Wenger’s 22 year reign drifted on for a few more years than it ought to have. As such, Arsenal fans have been starved of change for some time. Every detail of the new manager’s reign was always likely to be pored over in detail and each victory was going to be seen as revolution in bloom, which is entirely understandable. In less impressive displays, we clack our tongues and search fruitlessly for signs of revolution. For the most part, change has been viewed very generously, which is hardly a surprise in this context and far be it from me to discourage Arsenal fans from adopting a cheery disposition after a few years of acidic griping and empty seats. I’m not sure I am...
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