Arsenal and the ‘even year’ curse!

Arsenal start 2016 top of the Premier League and as favourites to win the title, but it was only two years ago we were in a similar position. So why should the fans be optimistic this season? Or better still should they be optimistic at all? This post examines how Arsenal’s performance changes with calendar year and the odd pattern in recent years that doesn’t spell good news for the club’s title ambitions.