Five things to look out for

Arsenal’s progression: Where exactly are Arsenal? Are they any closer to winning a first league title since 2004? 

Recent form suggests Arsene Wenger’s men are getting there. Nine successive wins in all competitions suggest a team on the up and leaves the Gunners well placed to finish second and retain the FA Cup. However, even in the midst of such a run, there have been all too familiar signs of brittleness in clutch moments.

Think the 2-1 defeat to Tottenham and the 3-1 Champions League collapse at home to Monaco. Think even of last weekend’s FA Cup semi-final against Reading when extra-time and a goalkeeping howler was needed to advance.