Arsenal got back to winning ways last time out with a comprehensive 3-0 win over a struggling West Ham side at the Emirates Stadium.
The three points went a long way towards helping the Gunners battling back into the top four of the Premier League as they are now just four points adrift of the top four with a game in hand on the teams above them.
Arsene Wenger’s side showed great resilience and determination following a run of terrible form and here’s what we learned from the win over West Ham.
The players are still committed to Wenger
After weeks of dismal performances and murmurs that the players had stopped giving their all for the manager, Wednesday’s outing proved otherwise.
The team gave a committed and complete performance against the Hammers, securing a dominant win and keeping their Champions League hopes alive/
The Xhaka-Elneny combo needs to stay
Granit Xhaka and Mohamed Elneny put on a show against West Ham.
The pair were energetic, strong in the challenge and were always forward-thinking on the ball.
Having spent all season looking for that centre-mid partnership, the Xhaka-Elneny duo is here to stay.
Olivier Giroud needs more minutes
With another goal off the bench last time out, Giroud took his tally to nine for the season and averages a goal every 89 minutes.
You don’t need me to tell you that’s efficient.
Danny Welbeck is still working his way back to 100% and Olivier Giroud, who has been used sparingly, really has earned a regular place in the side and needs to be given it.
Mustafi can lead the defence in Koscielny's absence
Much has been made of Shkodran Mustafi’s ability to anchor the defence without team-mate Laurent Koscielny alongside him, but against West Ham, he was impressive up against Andy Carroll.
A good match for him in the air, he really limited him to few chances prior to his second-half substitution.
If Koscielny misses extended time, we can have confidence in Mustafi’s ability to lead the back four.
The Champions League dream is still alive
As mentioned, just one place and four points adrift of the Champions League places, it’s still alive for the Gunners.
The game in hand will be crucial and the team cannot afford any more slip-ups, especially at home.