FA CUP

The FA Cup was vital  win in terms of being a passport into Europe(Europa cup) and providing new funds and fresh hope of strengthening and rebuilding this squad.

Coach Mikel Arteta set about making a culture change when he took over as Arsenal manager.

To bring in a stronger mentality, a togetherness, a winning mentality, to make them harder to beat, more resilient and better defensively after years of being a soft touch.