Resilient Arsenal show they may soon have something to celebrate

Television pundit Richard Keys seemed to strike a chord with doubters last week when he criticised Arsenal for ‘over-celebrating’

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates scoring their side's second goal with teammate Gabriel Jesus during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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With a scintillating victory over Aston Villa under their belts and a trip to Old Trafford next up on Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s newly revitalised Arsenal are edging ever closer to convincing critics that this revival is for real.