An exciting week and exceptional rounds in the major European leagues, where competition has reached its final stages, even though we are only in the 14th or 15th matchday. The excitement peaked in the English Premier League after the surprising loss of league leaders Arsenal to Aston Villa. This reduced the gap between Arsenal and their closest pursuer, Manchester City, from 9 points to just 2. Early fears among Arsenal's fans about a repeat of the decline scenario that has plagued the team in past seasons have emerged. However, what Arsenal is currently experiencing, having shown stunning levels both domestically and in Europe, is considered by some to be a normal occurrence. Yet, the current timing is far too early for such comparisons to be made, especially when considering what the team has gone through in the past.
