For all their Champions League struggles, Arsenal have been uncharacteristically solid in the Premier League so far this season.
But as soon as talk of a legitimate title challenge came to the fore, the old Arsenal have made a return.
The Gunners were cruising at 1-0 up against West Bromwich Albion, only to allow Tony Pulis’ men to turn the game on its head before half-time.
First James Morrison got on the scoresheet, turning in a Chris Brunt free-kick.
Pulis team score set piece against Arsenal. I am shocked.
— Jonny Singer (@Jonny_Singer) November 21, 2015
Before Mikel Arteta’s own goal gave the hosts a half-time lead.
so, Arteta came on (wrongly) to drag his sorry corpse ass round the pitch for 20 mins just to put us a goal down and go off inj as per.
— Gene Oliver (@genepoli) November 21, 2015
Arsenal missed a golden chance to equalise after the break, only for Santi Cazorla to miss the target from the penalty spot.
Santi has no confidence right now.
— Billy Dunmore (@Dunmoreorless) November 21, 2015
And if that all wasn’t enough, Arsene Wenger’s side lost Arteta and Francis Coquelin to injuries.
https://twitter.com/samueljadrew/status/668111528583909376
So, just more of the same then for Arsenal…
Typical arsenal. Just when they make you believe they can challenge for the title, they remind us…..
— Marshin chettiar (@Marshin1010) November 21, 2015
Typical @Arsenal. Dropping points when you have the chance to go top. That penalty miss by Santi was ridiculous. Get your act together
— Kyle Gilkinson (@KyleGilkinson) November 21, 2015