In previous periods in Arsenal history, the same cycle has haunted them whenever they've missed out on silverware, with star players often opting to depart to bigger and better things. We saw it with Thierry Henry, we saw it with Robin van Persie and we saw it with Alexis Sanchez and Ashley Cole. The Gunners have been stuck in the same, frustrating trend over the years. But things are different now.
Arsenal open contract talks with "world-class" star to be done by January
Mikel Arteta is reportedly looking to keep hold of one of his star men...