article_snippet.sent: The 2013/14 season was seen as a step forward for Arsenal, spending the majority of the campaign at the top of the Premier League and ending their trophy drought with the FA Cup.
article_snippet.sent: But the Gunners still finished in fourth place yet again, with Arsene Wenger team were heavily criticised after throwing away the title.
article_snippet.sent: That poor run of form in 2014 couldn't seem further away now with Arsenal flying in the Premier League, a recent 4-1 victory against Liverpool demonstrating their step forward.
article_snippet.sent: Arsenal were reeling after a 6-0 defeat by Chelsea at this stage
article_snippet.sent: is Arsenal's favourable goal difference in this campaign - a season which their points tally of 63 merits a place of second, rather than fourth.
article_snippet.sent: With Wenger, the Gunners are already being tipped to challenge for the title next season.
article_snippet.sent: But the run of form at the start of the season - in contrast to 2013/14 when they impressed in the opening months - has cost Wenger.
article_snippet.sent: Defeats by Swansea, Stoke and Manchester United will be looked back on with regret by this Arsenal team, as well as dropping points late on at Liverpool and Tottenham.
article_snippet.sent: the Gunners were in fine form at the beginning of the 2013/14 season and topped the table for many weeks .
article_snippet.sent: the Gunners currently top the European form guide but still can't beat the Gunners efforts from last year, at this stage at least.
article_snippet.sent: Wind back a year and Arsenal were reeling from a 6-0 defeat by Chelsea, drawing with Swansea and Manchester City before another humiliating loss at the hands of Everton.
article_snippet.sent: Things are certainly on the up for the Gunners the Gunners now and Things do look in fine shape heading into the summer, but Things should not forget what could have been, this season and last.
article_snippet.sent: Arsene Wenger will regret many results in this season - including a 3-2 defeat by Stoke City in December .
highlights_snippet.sent: Arsenal were title contenders in 2013/14 season before faltering at the end .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal have improved with likes of Alexis Sanchez .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Arsenal started this season poorly with defeats at Swansea and Stoke City .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Adrian Durham: Arsenal only turn Arsenal on when the pressure is off .