Yeah but not being in peak form counts. 5 points dropped back to back in home games against Brentford and Everton. Thats 5 points lost that will be deducted from your entire points tally.
Youve also played 9 home games and 7 away games. We have played 9 away games and 7 home games. We have two more home games than you for the remainder of the season.
As I said, Arteta shouldn't view you as a lurking Shark, but should instead be aggressive and look to put the pressure on City. Which we can only do by continuing to win week to week. Kind of like a prey becomes the predator type thing. All the talk is can Arsenal handle the pressure. Ok fine, lets beat Newcastle this week and go 10 points clear and see how City respond away to Chelsea.