Mikel Arteta longs for a killer instinct to go along with Arsenal's offensive aspirations.


At Old Trafford, there was excellent news for the all-conquering Arsenal team.

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Not the Arteta Invincibles, who lost that label when their season-opening five-game winning streak was broken.

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But the actual Invincibles, whose uniqueness spans eras.

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Many previous Arsenal teams lacked that killer instinct.

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That attacking prowess may have persuaded him to take a chance and frontload his side with a favourable triple change.

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They have been criticised frequently for having elegance but not substance.

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Although Arteta provided visual appeal, his harsh judgement made it clear that he is wanting both.

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