BR - Arsenal finished third in the previous season, and considering their horrendous performances at the start of the campaign, it should be considered a very good achievement.
Robin van Persie was the key to Arsenal qualifying for the Champions League in the 2012-13 season and has been brilliant in the last 18 months. The Gunners have signed experienced Germany international Lukas Podolski and French league's top scorer Olivier Giroud, and the manager has looked to strengthen his forward line for this season.
