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If Arsenal have made most of their resources, is this as good as it gets?
Thirst for renewal is strong and new players could help bridge the gap to PSG but there are no guarantees
TL;DR
- Penalty shootouts are a trainable skill, not just a lottery, but fortune still plays a part.
- Arsenal's tactical approach, while designed to narrow outcomes, can be vulnerable when on the wrong side of fine margins.
- The club's recruitment strategy has prioritized depth and solidity over electrifying X-factor players.
- There's a paradox in viewing Arsenal as having maximized their potential while also having room for improvement.
- Clubs with state backing have significantly greater margins for error than Arsenal.
- The window of opportunity at the highest level is small and contingent on luck as well as skill.