Arsenal have experienced a few pivotal summers in recent years as the pot-less seasons have accumulated.
But there remained a general air of calm as faith was placed in Arsene Wenger to gently tweak a youthful squad who were annual Champions League shoo-ins. In Arsene We Trust? Of course.
He is just not a big spender. But he has done great out of small money. City and Chelsea didnt win either, but they wasted a whole lot of money.