It was safe to say that from the start of the new season until now, every opponent the Gunners had faced was incredibly tough.
Even so, they still secured a record of four wins and one loss! This was especially true at Old Trafford, where they had been reduced to ten men early on due to a red card, falling into disarray and conceding consecutive goals.
"When the score was 1-5, I believe even the most loyal Arsenal fans had completely despaired.
"Everyone was even praying that it wouldn't turn into a crazy massacre.
"Who could have imagined that the final result would be 4-5!"
The Times believed that based on the result alone, Arsenal had indeed lost. However, the Gunners had won something much more precious.
"Losing the match only costs three points, but Arsenal found the fighting spirit they had lost for years.
