Arsenal secure Champions League football but questions remain over true success

Arsenal have merely been the best of the rest in the Premier League this season. 

On the pitch after Arsenal's victory over Newcastle, Mikel Arteta told supporters that his group of players have "hunger, the talent and the quality" to bring success to the club. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

WITH a sweep of his right boot, Declan Rice assured Arsenal of Champions League riches and another tilt at glory among Europe’s elite. But does it count as success?

It is open-topped bus season and for the fifth year in a row, the streets of north London will not be lined with red.