Arsenal the most in-form side alongside Liverpool, picking up more points than Premier League rivals Man City, plus Bayern Munich and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Barcelona

Arsenal's rich vein of form has seen them produce the joint-best results compared to any other side across Europe.

In the last ten Premier League games, Mikel Arteta's side have won 25 points, which is the same as Liverpool, and more than Manchester City, Bayern Munich as well as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Barcelona.

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The Reds have amassed the same figure, Barca sit just behind on 24, Pep Guardiola's side have produced 20 and his former club Bayern have won an equal amount.

Now, for the first time since 2017, Arsenal could be back in the Champions League thanks to the numbers they have been producing.

In the last five games, maximum results have been taken against Leicester, Watford, Brentford and twice against Wolves.

And whilst there was a small blip before that with a goalless draw to Burnley and a loss to Pep Guardiola's side at home, a further three wins were produced against Norwich, Leeds and West Ham prior.

In the current state of play, they occupy the last spot in the top four, sitting one point above Manchester United.

Crucially as well, they have three games in hand over the Red Devils with the first of them coming against Jurgen Klopp's team.

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A big reason of why Arsenal are showing such excellent form this season is because of the faith that has been shown in the younger players, both those who were at the club and signed from other teams.

Two of the biggest purchases were centre-back Ben White, and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, signing from Brighton for £50million and Sheffield United for £30m respectively.

The latter - a purchase that didn't excite many Gunners fans - has been sensational between the posts this season, keeping 12 clean sheets in 23 games.

As any successful team, a side must have a solid defence to provide the foundations for results.

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Because of how reliable Arsenal have been at the back this season, their attack has been able to flourish on occasions.

Particularly from youngsters, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard, Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka.

Of the 43 goals they have scored in the league this campaign, the quartet have almost been involved in every single one of them whether it be via a goal or an assist.

40 times they have directly contributed, and whilst that overall figure is the lowest in the top six, it is proving to be enough so far.

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Whilst the youth have been consistent on many occasions, they do lack one thing and that is experience.

After Aubameyang's departure in January 2022 following a falling out with Arteta in which he was stripped of the captaincy, senior figures such as Alexandre Lacazette and Thomas Partey have stepped up.

The former took over the armband, and has flourished with the extra responsibility on the pitch, by scoring three goals and providing seven assists in 12 games.

The Ghanaian, meanwhile, has been an anchor in midfield by protecting his defence, and enabling the forward players to show off their attacking talents.

With a strong foundation and harmony around the club, it isn't a surprise to see Arsenal produce so many positive results.

As the season comes to an end, Gunners fans, for the first time in a long period will be hopeful their club gives them a happy ending, and one that could tee up a very exciting future.

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