Arsenal has excellently completed two of the three tasks needed to close a perfect week.
They are leading the Premier League with a 9-point gap, and also won a ticket to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after a 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, thereby winning 3-1 overall.
Two impressive goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice help Arsenal create perfect momentum before the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, on the journey towards the goal of winning the quadruple this season.
Arsenal fans still do not dare to let hope overwhelm faith - understandable after 22 years of waiting for the league title. However, after the 2-0 victory over Everton last weekend and the convincing performance against Leverkusen, there is almost no sign that pressure is affecting Mikel Arteta's team.
In the context of Chelsea and Man City declining in the European arena, Arsenal has shown impressive adaptability to pressure. Despite rotating forces, a stable squad and deep squad help them maintain certainty and efficiency.
This is a season where moments of sublimation continuously appear and connect into a winning streak. If the memorable image in the victory over Everton was the moment Max Dowman (16 years old) scored and set a record as the youngest player in Premier League history, then this match was marked by two super goals from Eze and Rice.
Before scoring the opening goal in the 36th minute, Arsenal had many difficulties in penetrating the defense held by Janis Blaswich. When set pieces were not effective, Eze chose the direct breakthrough option. He controlled the ball on the edge of the penalty area, created space for himself and then launched a powerful shot into the top corner of the goal, giving the goalkeeper no chance to save.
Rice's goal in the 63rd minute also bears a strong personal mark. In front of a large gap, the English midfielder calmly finished accurately into the low corner, doubling the gap. Simple but effective, that was the goal that showed the class of the English midfielder.
In terms of tactics, Arteta made four changes compared to the match against Everton, putting Ben White and Piero Hincapie in the starting lineup, along with the presence of Leandro Trossard and Viktor Gyokeres.
In the first half, although Leverkusen had notable counter-attacks, David Raya did not have to work too hard. In the opposite direction, Blaswich had many saves, especially against Trossard and White's close-range finish after a messy corner kick.
In the second half, Leverkusen tried to attack the flanks but Arsenal's defense still stood firm. Rice's goal almost closed the match. Arteta then brought Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz onto the field to keep pace and ensure fitness.
The final minutes took place at a slower pace. Havertz once put the ball into the net but was disallowed, while Leverkusen had a notable opportunity when Christian Kofane forced Raya to show his saving skills.
In the context of Premier League opponents facing difficulties, Arsenal showed incredible stability. They not only maintained their form but also showed bravery in the decisive period.
The final against Man City at Wembley is ahead. After 6 years of waiting for the title, Arsenal is facing a great opportunity to end their thirst. And with what they have shown, they have every reason to believe in that.
