“The balance of defending with a five and attacking with a five meant that they were just as comfortable out of possession as they were in possession.”
However, Higginbotham says there is still plenty of room for improvement in Arteta’s side.
He thinks they are still a long way off second-placed United, needing to change half of their outfield starting XI to become title contenders.
Higginbotham added: “Arsenal are at their most vulnerable when they’re attacking; so often this season you’ve seen them seemingly on the front foot but then go and concede a sloppy goal because players are out of position from their own attack.
