Premier League 2018-19: 3 Things we learned from gameweek 8

2. The ‘Unai Emery Revolution’ is gaining momentum

Arsenal turned in a 'five-star' performance at Craven Cottage

Unai Emery arrived at Arsenal to become the successor of Arsenal’s greatest manager. However, a rude welcome awaited him as he had to face Manchester City and Chelsea in his opening two fixtures. Many believed that the opening losses would suck the positivity out of the Emirates and that the bubble of a new manager coming in, had burst. Yet, Emery, on sheer weight of results, has brought the feel-good factor back to the Gunners.

Arsenal were irresistible at times against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Their 3rd goal was magical and one that Arsene Wenger would’ve been proud of. Moreover, their strike duo of Aubameyang and Lacazette bagged a brace each to take the excitement up a notch.

Though Arsenal still look a work in progress defensively, Emery has gotten the Gunners attacking more directly. With their new-found directness, they are able to break down stubborn defences, which wasn’t happening in Wenger’s latter years in charge.

Additionally, Emery has gotten the best out of the much maligned duo of Welbeck and Iwobi. The pair played their part perfectly in the opening two goals and look as good as they have ever been.

Slowly but surely, Emery has started to ingrain his philosophy at Arsenal. A philosophy which leans on playing the big moments with efficiency and not falling too behind in the others. In all of their games, the Gunners have started off slowly, feeling their way into the contest before exploding in the second half.

Though they might not launch a sustained assault on the title this term, exciting times lie ahead for Gooners. If their current run of performances are any indicator, the glory days might not be too far away after all.