When did second best ever become acceptable at Arsenal?

I made, and persisted with, semi-serious comments that Arsenal would fail to beat Norwich in what would be a crucial Premier League game on the weekend. Despite “reassurances” from older heads and fans confident in the team’s abilities, I always knew I was right.
It’s unsettling that a team can fail to motivate themselves for a game that could have significant implications for the club’s immediate future. It’s even more unsettling that a group of experienced internationals and a squad who is renowned for their “great spirit and determination” can’t find the knock-out blow against a team who we...