How Arsenal’s lowest moment accidentally set them on the path back to the top

Not only that, but there’s a Champions League final still to come, for what could be a historic double. Even if not, with Guardiola expected to leave Manchester City and many of their rivals in transitional periods, there’s an opportunity for a period of dominance ahead for Arsenal.

The journey was a long one, with AFC backing their manager even after a difficult start, and plenty of setbacks and near-misses along the way.

But arguably, the journey started even longer ago, and may never have happened at all if not for that unfortunate 8-2 score-line at Old Trafford.

It’s funny how things work out.