From competing for four titles to questioning championship chances: Why does Arsenal often falter at crucial moments?

Arsenal has been exceptionally strong this season, advancing to the Champions League knockout stages with a perfect group record and drawing a favorable matchup, essentially securing a spot in the semifinals. In the Premier League, they are also surging ahead, leading second-place Manchester City by nine points with one extra game played. Many fans and media outlets then claimed: Arsenal is in contention for four titles this season. However, after the League Cup final, Arsenal seems to have started faltering and collapsing again...

• League Cup Final: Arsenal lost 0-2 to Manchester City and missed the trophy.
• FA Cup Quarterfinal: Arsenal lost 1-2 to Championship side Southampton, exiting at the quarterfinal stage!

Just two recent matches have cost Arsenal two titles—the League Cup and the FA Cup! This could trigger a chain reaction within the team, shifting from competing for four titles to questioning whether they can secure any championship this season. Self-doubt arises because Arteta is a particularly timid coach who cannot manage the intense pressure of a title race.

Given Arsenal's poor performances in the League Cup and FA Cup, winning a cup competition like the Champions League appears challenging. Although they lead the Premier League by nine points, Arsenal's advantage is effectively just one game. Manchester City has one fewer game played, and the remaining schedule includes a match at City's home against Arsenal. If Arsenal loses one league game soon, the Premier League title race will become highly uncertain. Considering Arsenal's current form and the setback of losing two title pursuits in consecutive matches, it's genuinely hard to say whether they can maintain stability in the late stages of the Premier League campaign!

Finally, the soul-searching question: Will Arsenal win any trophy this season?